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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The attribution of human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects






2. Point of view






3. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






6. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






8. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






9. A play on words






10. Conjoining contradictory terms






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






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






13. The use of corresponding grammatical or syntactical forms






14. The final actions or solution of the plot






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






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






17. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






19. A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations






20. 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






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






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






23. A final settlement






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






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






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






27. A transition to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story






28. Something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred






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






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






31. A worn-out idea or overused expression






32. 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






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






34. Narrator tells a story; events unfold through time






35. Point of view in which the narrator is outside of the story - an observer; can be limited or omniscient






36. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






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






38. 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






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






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






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






42. A short moral story (often with animal characters)






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






44. The use of elevated language over ordinary language






45. A contradiction or dilemma






46. The repetition of sounds at the ends of words






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






48. Someone to whom private matters are confided






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






50. Address to an absent or imaginary person