LSAT 121, Section 2, RC Passage 2, Latin American Poetry

RC Passage 2 Explanation

PASSAGE TEXT: In spite of a shared language, Latin American poetry written in Spanish differs …

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1. Latin American poetry in Spanish differs from Spanish poetry because it has been shaped by more outside influences. Although it originally shared the standardized Castilian Spanish of Spain, centuries of different cultural experiences created a distinct Latin American poetic language.
2. Latin American poets tend to experiment with and challenge language, while Spanish poets are generally more accepting of traditional forms. Movements like modernism and the avant-garde began in Latin America because poets there were more willing to use language in new ways.
3. It’s more open to the modern world and outside cultures, while Spanish poetry often looks back toward an idealized historical past. Because Latin America does not have the same ancient Spanish cultural tradition to preserve, its poets explore new forms, borrow from other cultures, and sometimes search for a broader, pre-cultural past.

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