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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Figure of speech; comparison using 'like' or 'as'






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






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






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






6. The primary position taken by a writer or speaker






7. Words mean exactly what they say






8. Humorous imitation






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






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






11. Inversion of the natural or usual word order






12. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






16. A category or type of literary or artistic work






17. The series of conflicts building up to a climax






18. To display emotions and ideas






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






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






21. The freedom of a poet in writing






22. Events after the climax - leading to the resolution






23. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole (or vice versa) - the specific for the general (or vice versa) - or the material for the thing made from it






24. 1. Categorical Design 2. Chronologically: time order 3. Spatially: geographically 4. Cause & Effect






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






26. A person with powers greater than that of a normal being






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






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






29. An evil or wicked person; antagonist






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






31. A story that is usually passed down orally and becomes part of a community's tradition






32. Substitution of an inoffensive term for one that is less pleasant






33. A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem






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






35. A word imitating the sound it represents






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






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






38. Someone to whom private matters are confided






39. The use of elevated language over ordinary language






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






41. A group of lines in a poem






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






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






44. An expression that cannot be understood if taken literally






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






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






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






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






49. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






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