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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How a sentence was formed to convey an emotion - image - or aspect of language.






2. To inform the reader about something using facts - ideas and containing a focus subject






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






4. Word choice






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






6. Point of view






7. Conjoining contradictory terms






8. A word imitating the sound it represents






9. Using elements that can be either factual or impressionistic that act to 'paint a picture'






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






11. A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem






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






13. The final resolution or outcome of the main complication






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






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






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






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






18. 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






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






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






21. 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






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






23. Attitude or mood towards a subject






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






25. The telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events.






26. Light and humorous drama with a happy ending






27. The primary position taken by a writer or speaker






28. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






30. The final actions or solution of the plot






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






32. The overall emotion created by a work of literature






33. A play on words






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






35. Agreeable - pleasant - harmonious sound






36. Words mean exactly what they say






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






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






39. Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense






40. A final settlement






41. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






43. To display emotions and ideas






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






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






46. The use of elevated language over ordinary language






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






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






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






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







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