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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. The freedom of a poet in writing






2. Word choice






3. An evil or wicked person; antagonist






4. Attitude or mood towards a subject






5. The overall emotion created by a work of literature






6. The use of elevated language over ordinary language






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






8. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






10. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






11. An expression that cannot be understood if taken literally






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






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






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






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






16. The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot






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






18. An artistic movement emphasizing the imagination and characterized by incongruous juxtapositions and lack of conscious control






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






20. To display emotions and ideas






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






22. The primary position taken by a writer or speaker






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






24. The opposite of exaggeration; less than intended.






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






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






27. Someone to whom private matters are confided






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






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






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






31. Anything that stands for or represents something else






32. 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






33. A stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse






34. A group of lines in a poem






35. Humorous imitation






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






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






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






39. An idea that is implied or suggested






40. The main (good) character






41. A short story teaching a lesson






42. A category or type of literary or artistic work






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






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






45. Light and humorous drama with a happy ending






46. The final resolution or outcome of the main complication






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






48. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






49. Point of view






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






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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