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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






2. A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work






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






4. The final actions or solution of the plot






5. 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






6. The series of conflicts building up to a climax






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






8. 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






9. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






12. An idea that is implied or suggested






13. A mournful poem - especially lamenting the dead






14. An expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances






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






16. Words mean exactly what they say






17. The attribution of human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects






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






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






20. Before the main part or actually story






21. 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






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






23. Giving human characteristics to something that not human






24. Someone to whom private matters are confided






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






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






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






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






29. Narrator tells a story; events unfold through time






30. A category or type of literary or artistic work






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






32. The primary position taken by a writer or speaker






33. The prevailing psychological state






34. A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem






35. Events after the climax - leading to the resolution






36. Suggestions or hints






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






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






39. Writing or speech that is not meant to be taken literally - often creating comparisons






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






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






42. Conjoining contradictory terms






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






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






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






46. 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






47. A final settlement






48. A group of lines in a poem






49. A word imitating the sound it represents






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