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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning; or - incongruity between what is expected and what actually happens






2. A worn-out idea or overused expression






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






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






5. A play on words






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






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






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






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






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






11. Word choice






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






13. Giving human characteristics to something that not human






14. A contradiction or dilemma






15. The freedom of a poet in writing






16. A group of lines in a poem






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






18. Poetic meter that has one stressed and a varying amount of unstressed syllables






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. A message that digresses from the main subject






21. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






24. Attitude or mood towards a subject






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






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






27. Series of events






28. A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations






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






30. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






31. Recurring at regular intervals






32. Unrhymed verse without a consistent metrical pattern






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The final actions or solution of the plot






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






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






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






46. Told from the narrator's point of view - using 'I' - 'me' - 'we' - 'our' - etc.






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






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






49. Someone to whom private matters are confided






50. To display emotions and ideas