How does nature imagery function in many medieval lyrics?
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Correct answer: As background for the speaker's feelings
Nature imagery often reflects the speaker's emotional state in medieval lyrics. Seasonal changes, particularly the arrival of spring or winter, commonly parallel feelings of love or spiritual longing.
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