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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work






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






3. A short story teaching a lesson






4. Humorous imitation






5. The use of elevated language over ordinary language






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






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






8. Subject






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






10. Events after the climax - leading to the resolution






11. Words mean exactly what they say






12. The overall emotion created by a work of literature






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






14. An artistic movement emphasizing the imagination and characterized by incongruous juxtapositions and lack of conscious control






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






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






17. The use of corresponding grammatical or syntactical forms






18. A contradiction or dilemma






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






20. A final settlement






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






22. When - where - and the weather in which the story takes place






23. (tall): short piece of fiction






24. Unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter)






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






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






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






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






29. Someone to whom private matters are confided






30. The repetition of sounds at the ends of words






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






32. Recurring at regular intervals






33. Narrator tells a story; events unfold through time






34. The freedom of a poet in writing






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






36. Attitude or mood towards a subject






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






38. Suggestions or hints






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






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






41. Light and humorous drama with a happy ending






42. Anything that stands for or represents something else






43. Conjoining contradictory terms






44. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






46. An event or action in a work of literature that serves to intensify and develop the conflict.






47. A word imitating the sound it represents






48. 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






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






50. 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