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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. A protagonist who is more ordinary than a traditional hero(ine) or one who is somewhat villainous






2. A play on words






3. Narrator tells a story; events unfold through time






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






5. Subject






6. A story that is usually passed down orally and becomes part of a community's tradition






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






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






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






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






11. The different patterns of development or methods of organization that can be used for self-expression - providing information - persuasion - and entertainment






12. The overall emotion created by a work of literature






13. An artistic movement emphasizing the imagination and characterized by incongruous juxtapositions and lack of conscious control






14. Exaggeration






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






16. Recurring at regular intervals






17. The process by which the writer develops a character






18. Something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred






19. The final resolution or outcome of the main complication






20. The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people






21. Anything that stands for or represents something else






22. A mournful poem - especially lamenting the dead






23. A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations






24. Witty language used to convey insults or scorn; poking fun at the foibles of society






25. The repetition of similar vowels in the stressed syllables of successive words






26. A message that digresses from the main subject






27. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






28. The use of corresponding grammatical or syntactical forms






29. A poem in which a speaker addresses a silent listener






30. Humorous imitation






31. The speaker - voice - or character assumed by the author of a piece of writing






32. Series of events






33. To inform the reader about something using facts - ideas and containing a focus subject






34. To display emotions and ideas






35. A category or type of literary or artistic work






36. Address to an absent or imaginary person






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






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






39. An idea that is implied or suggested






40. Conjoining contradictory terms






41. An evil or wicked person; antagonist






42. The reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions






43. Extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places; often dealing with love






44. Emotional appeal






45. A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing






46. Written to convince the reader of an opinion or point






47. A worn-out idea or overused expression






48. An expression that cannot be understood if taken literally






49. The main (good) character






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