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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. A word imitating the sound it represents






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






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






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






5. The repetition of similar vowels in the stressed syllables of successive words






6. The prevailing psychological state






7. Narrator tells a story; events unfold through time






8. Events after the climax - leading to the resolution






9. Suggestions or hints






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






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






12. Presentation of the thoughts and feelings of a character as they occur






13. The final actions or solution of the plot






14. The opposite of exaggeration; less than intended.






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






16. The repetition of sounds at the ends of words






17. A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations






18. Emotional appeal






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






20. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






22. The use of elevated language over ordinary language






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






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






25. Dramatic speech to oneself






26. 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






27. The overall emotion created by a work of literature






28. A worn-out idea or overused expression






29. The freedom of a poet in writing






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






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






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






33. 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






34. To display emotions and ideas






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






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






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






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






39. Word choice






40. A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem






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






42. The main (good) character






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






44. Unrhymed verse without a consistent metrical pattern






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






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






47. The perspective from which a story is told






48. The process by which the writer develops a character






49. A short moral story (often with animal characters)






50. Opposition between characters or forces (especially motivating the development of the plot)