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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The repetition of similar vowels in the stressed syllables of successive words






2. Emotional appeal






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






4. A final settlement






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






6. Humorous imitation






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






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






9. A mournful poem - especially lamenting the dead






10. Inversion of the natural or usual word order






11. The series of conflicts building up to a climax






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






13. Suggestions or hints






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






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






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






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






18. The final resolution or outcome of the main complication






19. The main (good) character






20. A play on words






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






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






23. The primary position taken by a writer or speaker






24. The use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning; or - incongruity between what is expected and what actually happens






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






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






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






28. Word choice






29. To display emotions and ideas






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






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






32. The choices a writer makes; the combination of distinctive features of a literary work






33. An idea that is implied or suggested






34. Series of events






35. Before the main part or actually story






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






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






38. A message that digresses from the main subject






39. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






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






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






42. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






47. An expression that cannot be understood if taken literally






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






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






50. The opposite of exaggeration; less than intended.