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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The parts before or after a word or statement that influence its meaning






2. The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot






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






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






5. Humorous imitation






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






7. A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work






8. The main (good) character






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






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






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






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






13. A mournful poem - especially lamenting the dead






14. Word or phrase describing a person or thing; descriptive phrase characterizing a person (often contemptous)






15. The event that sets the plot into motion - triggering the conflict






16. The repetition of sounds at the ends of words






17. A couplet consisting of two rhymed lines of iambic pentamenter and written in an elevated style






18. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






19. Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense






20. A short moral story (often with animal characters)






21. An idea that is implied or suggested






22. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






24. Series of events






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






26. A contradiction or dilemma






27. The final actions or solution of the plot






28. An evil or wicked person; antagonist






29. The highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding






30. A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem






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






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






33. An event or action in a work of literature that serves to intensify and develop the conflict.






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






35. An expression that cannot be understood if taken literally






36. Background introducing the characters - setting - and basic situation






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






38. Subject






39. Anything that stands for or represents something else






40. A category or type of literary or artistic work






41. Address to an absent or imaginary person






42. Before the main part or actually story






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






44. A play on words






45. Point of view in which the narrator is outside of the story - an observer; can be limited or omniscient






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






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






48. Short (narrative) account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






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






50. Conjoining contradictory terms







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