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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Short (narrative) account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






2. A form of language spoken by people in a particular region or group






3. A common meter in poetry consisting of an unrhymed line with five feet or accents - each foot containing an unaccented syllable and an accented syllable






4. A message that digresses from the main subject






5. The perspective from which a story is told






6. The repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words






7. Figure of speech; comparison using 'like' or 'as'






8. Words mean exactly what they say






9. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






10. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






11. Address to an absent or imaginary person






12. The real or assumed personality used by a writer or speaker






13. A group of lines in a poem






14. Series of events






15. A long - lyrical poem - usually serious or meditative in nature with complete stanza forms






16. Giving human characteristics to something that not human






17. The juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance






18. The use of elevated language over ordinary language






19. Word choice






20. To display emotions and ideas






21. Artistic representation that aims for visual accuracy; accepting the facts






22. The repetition of sounds at the ends of words






23. A worn-out idea or overused expression






24. A traditional story presenting supernatural characters and episodes that help explain natural events






25. Presentation of the thoughts and feelings of a character as they occur






26. Serves by contrast to call attention to another's good qualities






27. A general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying






28. Figure of speech; comparison not using like or as






29. The main (good) character






30. A fixed idea or conception of a character or an idea that does not allow for any individuality; often based on religious/social/racial prejudices






31. A person with powers greater than that of a normal being






32. The choices a writer makes; the combination of distinctive features of a literary work






33. How a sentence was formed to convey an emotion - image - or aspect of language.






34. Written to persuade audience of the truth (or falsehood) the speaker wishes to make understood






35. A stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse






36. An expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances






37. Before the main part or actually story






38. A type of poem - telling a story - meant to be sung; both lyrical and narrative in nature






39. (usually long) dramatic speech by a single speaker






40. A character or force in conflict with the main character






41. The freedom of a poet in writing






42. A short - witty saying expressing a single thought or observation






43. Identification with and understanding of another's situation - feelings - and motives






44. The final resolution or outcome of the main complication






45. Opposition between characters or forces (especially motivating the development of the plot)






46. A story about mythical or supernatural beings or events; often handed down orally






47. An idea that is implied or suggested






48. Description that appeals to the senses (sight - sound - smell - touch - taste)






49. A reference to a well-known person - place - event - literary work - or work of art






50. Point of view