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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole (or vice versa) - the specific for the general (or vice versa) - or the material for the thing made from it






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






3. A group of lines in a poem






4. Dramatic speech to oneself






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






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






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






8. A word imitating the sound it represents






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






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






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






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






13. Subject






14. The use of elevated language over ordinary language






15. A mournful poem - especially lamenting the dead






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






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






18. Substitution of an inoffensive term for one that is less pleasant






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






20. A stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse






21. A comparison of two different things that are similar in some way






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






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






24. Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense






25. Dictionary definition of a word






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






27. Narrator tells a story; events unfold through time






28. Word choice






29. A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem






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






31. The prevailing psychological state






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






33. A category or type of literary or artistic work






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






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






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






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






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






39. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






40. The series of conflicts building up to a climax






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






42. 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






43. Told from the narrator's point of view - using 'I' - 'me' - 'we' - 'our' - etc.






44. The primary position taken by a writer or speaker






45. Use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse






46. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






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






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






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






50. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences