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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work






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






3. Events after the climax - leading to the resolution






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






5. To display emotions and ideas






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






7. The final actions or solution of the plot






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






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






10. Address to an absent or imaginary person






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






12. The primary position taken by a writer or speaker






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






14. The repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words






15. The use of corresponding grammatical or syntactical forms






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






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






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






19. The freedom of a poet in writing






20. 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






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






22. An expression that cannot be understood if taken literally






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






24. Recurring at regular intervals






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






26. The prevailing psychological state






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






28. Dramatic speech to oneself






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






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






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






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






33. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






34. The use of elevated language over ordinary language






35. The repetition of sounds at the ends of words






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






37. The main (good) character






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






39. Agreeable - pleasant - harmonious sound






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






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






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






43. A mournful poem - especially lamenting the dead






44. The process by which the writer develops a character






45. A category or type of literary or artistic work






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






47. (usually long) dramatic speech by a single speaker






48. A final settlement






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






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