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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. Background introducing the characters - setting - and basic situation






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






3. Exposition tells or explains how to do something; includes ideas and facts about the focus subject






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






5. Humorous imitation






6. Address to an absent or imaginary person






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






8. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






9. Conjoining contradictory terms






10. Someone to whom private matters are confided






11. Before the main part or actually story






12. Poetic meter that has one stressed and a varying amount of unstressed syllables






13. The use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning; or - incongruity between what is expected and what actually happens






14. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






15. The series of conflicts building up to a climax






16. Word choice






17. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






19. Rural; of rural life; idyllic; of a pastor






20. The primary position taken by a writer or speaker






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






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






23. The prevailing psychological state






24. An idea that is implied or suggested






25. A contradiction or dilemma






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






27. Unstable or critical situation - usually turning point - in which the outcome will make a decisive difference






28. Recurring at regular intervals






29. Subject






30. The final actions or solution of the plot






31. A stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse






32. To display emotions and ideas






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






34. The perspective from which a story is told






35. The parts before or after a word or statement that influence its meaning






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






37. (absurd): plays stressing the irrational or illogical aspects of life - usually to show that modern life is pointless






38. A play on words






39. A mournful poem - especially lamenting the dead






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






41. 1. Categorical Design 2. Chronologically: time order 3. Spatially: geographically 4. Cause & Effect






42. A worn-out idea or overused expression






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






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






45. Point of view






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






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






48. Writing that records the conversation that occurs inside a character's head






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






50. The telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events.






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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