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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Dictionary definition of a word






2. A short story teaching a lesson






3. To display emotions and ideas






4. Serves by contrast to call attention to another's good qualities






5. Events after the climax - leading to the resolution






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






7. (tall): short piece of fiction






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






9. 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






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






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






12. A protagonist who is more ordinary than a traditional hero(ine) or one who is somewhat villainous






13. Conjoining contradictory terms






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






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






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






17. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






21. Emotional appeal






22. Exaggeration






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






24. Point of view






25. Word choice






26. Dramatic speech to oneself






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






28. The prevailing psychological state






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






30. A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem






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






32. Agreeable - pleasant - harmonious sound






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






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






35. Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense






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






37. The main (good) character






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






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






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






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






42. Light and humorous drama with a happy ending






43. A contradiction or dilemma






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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