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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Substitution of an inoffensive term for one that is less pleasant






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






3. Before the main part or actually story






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






5. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






8. A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations






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






10. Light and humorous drama with a happy ending






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






12. A short story teaching a lesson






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






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






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






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






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






18. Dictionary definition of a word






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






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






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






22. The series of conflicts building up to a climax






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






24. Attitude or mood towards a subject






25. A couplet consisting of two rhymed lines of iambic pentamenter and written in an elevated style






26. Events after the climax - leading to the resolution






27. Something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred






28. Inversion of the natural or usual word order






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






30. Someone to whom private matters are confided






31. The opposite of exaggeration; less than intended.






32. A long - lyrical poem - usually serious or meditative in nature with complete stanza forms






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






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






35. 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






36. Humorous imitation






37. The main (good) character






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






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






40. A transition to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story






41. Drama dealing with the downfall of a heroic or noble character






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






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






44. 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






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






46. A mournful poem - especially lamenting the dead






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






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






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






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