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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A contradiction or dilemma






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






3. Exaggeration






4. A play on words






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






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






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






8. 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






9. The main (good) character






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






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






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






13. A worn-out idea or overused expression






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






15. A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem






16. A short moral story (often with animal characters)






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






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






19. 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






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






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






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






23. Use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse






24. Humorous imitation






25. Events after the climax - leading to the resolution






26. Conjoining contradictory terms






27. The process by which the writer develops a character






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






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






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






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






32. The opposite of exaggeration; less than intended.






33. The use of corresponding grammatical or syntactical forms






34. Agreeable - pleasant - harmonious sound






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






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






37. Word choice






38. Attitude or mood towards a subject






39. A stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse






40. Dramatic speech to oneself






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






42. To display emotions and ideas






43. The highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding






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






45. Words mean exactly what they say






46. A category or type of literary or artistic work






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






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






49. Before the main part or actually story






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







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