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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. Words mean exactly what they say






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






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






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






5. A play on words






6. The primary position taken by a writer or speaker






7. Word choice






8. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






10. The final resolution or outcome of the main complication






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






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






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






14. The use of corresponding grammatical or syntactical forms






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






16. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






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






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






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






21. Light and humorous drama with a happy ending






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






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






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






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






26. Someone to whom private matters are confided






27. A final settlement






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






29. A mournful poem - especially lamenting the dead






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






31. A category or type of literary or artistic work






32. Narrator tells a story; events unfold through time






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






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






35. Recurring at regular intervals






36. Point of view






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






38. Agreeable - pleasant - harmonious sound






39. The perspective from which a story is told






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






41. 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






42. Suggestions or hints






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






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






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






46. Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense






47. Emotional appeal






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






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






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