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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Unstable or critical situation - usually turning point - in which the outcome will make a decisive difference






2. The opposite of exaggeration; less than intended.






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






4. The main (good) character






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






6. The series of conflicts building up to a climax






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






8. Extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places; often dealing with love






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






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






11. An expression that cannot be understood if taken literally






12. A group of lines in a poem






13. The process by which the writer develops a character






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






15. A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations






16. A category or type of literary or artistic work






17. The use of elevated language over ordinary language






18. A worn-out idea or overused expression






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






20. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






22. Inversion of the natural or usual word order






23. A word imitating the sound it represents






24. 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






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






26. A short story teaching a lesson






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






28. Events after the climax - leading to the resolution






29. Point of view






30. The repetition of sounds at the ends of words






31. The final resolution or outcome of the main complication






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






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






34. A contradiction or dilemma






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






36. Before the main part or actually story






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. The prevailing psychological state






44. An evil or wicked person; antagonist






45. Light and humorous drama with a happy ending






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






47. The repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words






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






49. Unrhymed verse without a consistent metrical pattern






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