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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. Symbolism; substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in 'they counted heads') or with which it is closely identified






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






3. A transition to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story






4. Drama dealing with the downfall of a heroic or noble character






5. A category or type of literary or artistic work






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






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






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






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






10. A short story teaching a lesson






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






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






13. Humorous imitation






14. The overall emotion created by a work of literature






15. Narrator tells a story; events unfold through time






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






17. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






18. Agreeable - pleasant - harmonious sound






19. A play on words






20. Light and humorous drama with a happy ending






21. Series of events






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






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






24. Someone to whom private matters are confided






25. The main (good) character






26. When - where - and the weather in which the story takes place






27. Attitude or mood towards a subject






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






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






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






31. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






33. Before the main part or actually story






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






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






36. Dramatic speech to oneself






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






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






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






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






41. A verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme






42. The use of corresponding grammatical or syntactical forms






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Inversion of the natural or usual word order