(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Very Hard of Spanish

To answer this question, it is necessary to identify the different uses of 'porquês' in the Spanish language: 'por qué' (why), 'porque' (because), 'porqué' (reason), and 'por que' (for which). In Pablo Neruda's poem, it is necessary to analyze context, rhythm, and meter to understand the choice of each of these terms. Relate the use of 'porquês' to the purpose of the poem, which can be to express a reason, ask a question, explain, or justify something. The variation in accentuation and the presence of clitic pronouns can alter the meaning of 'porque' in a sentence. For example, 'No sé por qué lo hice' (I don't know why I did it) uses 'por qué' to ask an indirect question, while 'Lo hice porque sí' (I did it because yes) uses 'porque' as a conjunction that introduces an explanation. The poem's meter and the choice between 'porque' and 'por qué' can affect the cadence and tone of the verse, contributing to the expression of the poet's feelings.