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






2. An evil or wicked person; antagonist






3. Series of events






4. Someone to whom private matters are confided






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Events after the climax - leading to the resolution






13. Emotional appeal






14. The process by which the writer develops a character






15. A worn-out idea or overused expression






16. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






17. An expression that cannot be understood if taken literally






18. Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense






19. A category or type of literary or artistic work






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






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






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






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






24. A word imitating the sound it represents






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






26. The prevailing psychological state






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






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






29. Exaggeration






30. The series of conflicts building up to a climax






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






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






33. Giving human characteristics to something that not human






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






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






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






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






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






39. The repetition of sounds at the ends of words






40. A message that digresses from the main subject






41. The primary position taken by a writer or speaker






42. A play on words






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






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






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






46. Dramatic speech to oneself






47. Figure of speech; comparison not using like or as






48. To display emotions and ideas






49. Address to an absent or imaginary person






50. The final actions or solution of the plot