“Romance de la pérdida de Alhama” – Anónimo

This study guide covers the "Romance de la pérdida de Alhama" for the AP Spanish Literature Exam. It examines the poem's historical context within the Reconquista, its key themes of loss and the end of Convivencia, and its poetic structure (romance, octosyllabic verse, assonant rhyme). Important literary devices like sinalefa, hyperbaton, and polifonía are analyzed. The guide also includes practice questions and exam tips.