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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The use of corresponding grammatical or syntactical forms






2. Writing or speech that is not meant to be taken literally - often creating comparisons






3. The perspective from which a story is told






4. Word choice






5. Poetry that uses the appearance of the verse lines on the page to suggest or imitate the poem's subject






6. A contradiction or dilemma






7. A category or type of literary or artistic work






8. A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem






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






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






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






12. Words mean exactly what they say






13. The overall emotion created by a work of literature






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






15. A word imitating the sound it represents






16. Narrator tells a story; events unfold through time






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






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






19. A short story teaching a lesson






20. Conjoining contradictory terms






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






22. To display emotions and ideas






23. A final settlement






24. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






25. Point of view






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






27. How a sentence was formed to convey an emotion - image - or aspect of language.






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






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






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






31. Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense






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






33. Extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places; often dealing with love






34. An evil or wicked person; antagonist






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






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






37. The opposite of exaggeration; less than intended.






38. (usually long) dramatic speech by a single speaker






39. The process by which the writer develops a character






40. Humorous imitation






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






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






43. Figure of speech; comparison using 'like' or 'as'






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






45. Series of events






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






47. The final resolution or outcome of the main complication






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






49. A fixed idea or conception of a character or an idea that does not allow for any individuality; often based on religious/social/racial prejudices






50. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule