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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. (tall): short piece of fiction






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






12. Dictionary definition of a word






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






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






15. The attribution of human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects






16. To display emotions and ideas






17. An expression that cannot be understood if taken literally






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






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






20. Using elements that can be either factual or impressionistic that act to 'paint a picture'






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






22. Narrator tells a story; events unfold through time






23. Recurring at regular intervals






24. The primary position taken by a writer or speaker






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






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






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






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






29. Light and humorous drama with a happy ending






30. The main (good) character






31. Exaggeration






32. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer; emphasizing the obvious






33. Series of events






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






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






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






37. Someone to whom private matters are confided






38. A contradiction or dilemma






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






40. Emotional appeal






41. A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem






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






43. A person with powers greater than that of a normal being






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






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






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






47. Dramatic speech to oneself






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






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






50. The freedom of a poet in writing