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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Poetry that uses the appearance of the verse lines on the page to suggest or imitate the poem's subject






2. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






3. A category or type of literary or artistic work






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






5. A worn-out idea or overused expression






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






7. A play on words






8. Dramatic speech to oneself






9. The series of conflicts building up to a climax






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






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






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






13. The prevailing psychological state






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






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






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






17. Figure of speech; comparison not using like or as






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






19. The overall emotion created by a work of literature






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






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






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






23. The final actions or solution of the plot






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






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






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






27. The use of elevated language over ordinary language






28. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






29. The parts before or after a word or statement that influence its meaning






30. The choices a writer makes; the combination of distinctive features of a literary work






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






32. Address to an absent or imaginary person






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






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






35. Light and humorous drama with a happy ending






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






37. The main (good) character






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






39. Suggestions or hints






40. The opposite of exaggeration; less than intended.






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






42. Dictionary definition of a word






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






44. To display emotions and ideas






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






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






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






48. Recurring at regular intervals






49. A short story teaching a lesson






50. 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