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This language was used to criticize people who “hope to find a Thais (“THAY-iss”)” in a poem addressed to “you foolish men.” The biography The Traps (10[1])of Faith profiles a nun who wrote poetry in this language, (10[1])which was also used to write a circular poem that describes a “journey of galleries of sound” and consists (10[1])of a single sentence based on the synodic period of Venus. That 584-line (10[1])poem in this language begins by describing a “willow of crystal” and “poplar of water.” The Labyrinth of Solitude was written (10[2])in this language, by a (10[1])poet who was inspired by the Aztec calendar for the poem “Sunstone.” For 10 points, what language was used by the poets Sor Juana and Octavio Paz? ■END■

ANSWER: Spanish [or Español]
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Josh SchmidtLiberty AVCU2410
Gavin BramerAppalachian State BLiberty C3510
Malachi LedfordTusculumDuke A5410
Orion KellerVirginia Tech AWilliam & Mary6710
Cameron WiliamsAppalachian State ALiberty B8810
Nick SmemoeUNC BVirginia8810
John GambleNC StateJames Madison B9310
Michael EngUNC DUNC C12210
Carly HemaniJames Madison AUNC A12310

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