Here are the answers to your questions: 1. The persona in the poem is an observer or narrator who describes Maribel's actions and Ocol's intense reaction to her. 2. One instance of repeated imagery is the use of fire or intense heat. • "Maribel paints her lips in fiery red." • "Ocol follows, heart pounding with fire." This repetition emphasizes the intense passion, danger, and strong emotions associated with Maribel and the effect she has on Ocol. 3. The poem is about the overwhelming impact of a captivating and powerful woman, Maribel, on an admirer named Ocol. It describes her striking presence and the intense feelings of fascination, awe, longing, and desire she evokes in him. 4. The poem communicates feelings of desire and fascination through: • Vivid similes and metaphors that portray Maribel as powerful and alluring, such as her laughter cracking "like thunder" and her movement "like a storm," which creates fascination. • Directly stating Ocol's emotional state, describing his "heart pounding with fire" and being "Caught between awe, longing and desire," which explicitly conveys his intense desire. 5. Maribel is portrayed as: • Powerful and impactful: "Her laughter cracks like thunder in the night," and "She moves like a storm through the market square." • Alluring and captivating: "Maribel paints her lips in fiery red," and "Her hair cascades like rivers, darkly spread." 6. By "Caught between awe, longing and desire," the poet means that Ocol is experiencing a complex and overwhelming mix of emotions. He is filled with awe (wonder and respect for Maribel's powerful presence), longing (a deep yearning to be close to her), and desire (a strong attraction). He feels consumed and almost trapped by these intense feelings. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.