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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Using elements that can be either factual or impressionistic that act to 'paint a picture'






2. The repetition of sounds at the ends of words






3. Conjoining contradictory terms






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






5. Unrhymed verse without a consistent metrical pattern






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






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






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






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






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






11. A worn-out idea or overused expression






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






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






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






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






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






17. The final actions or solution of the plot






18. The prevailing psychological state






19. Written to persuade audience of the truth (or falsehood) the speaker wishes to make understood






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






21. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






22. Narrator tells a story; events unfold through time






23. The freedom of a poet in writing






24. A play on words






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






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






27. Attitude or mood towards a subject






28. A common meter in poetry consisting of an unrhymed line with five feet or accents - each foot containing an unaccented syllable and an accented syllable






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






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






31. A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem






32. The perspective from which a story is told






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






34. Events after the climax - leading to the resolution






35. Subject






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






37. 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






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






39. Exaggeration






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






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






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






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






44. Someone to whom private matters are confided






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






46. Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense






47. Giving human characteristics to something that not human






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






49. The use of elevated language over ordinary language






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