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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense






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






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






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






5. Dictionary definition of a word






6. The process by which the writer develops a character






7. Conjoining contradictory terms






8. Words mean exactly what they say






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






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






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






12. Anything that stands for or represents something else






13. Agreeable - pleasant - harmonious sound






14. Events after the climax - leading to the resolution






15. Recurring at regular intervals






16. 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






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






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






19. The speaker - voice - or character assumed by the author of a piece of writing






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






21. A category or type of literary or artistic work






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






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






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






25. The prevailing psychological state






26. Substitution of an inoffensive term for one that is less pleasant






27. Point of view






28. The perspective from which a story is told






29. Subject






30. Written to convince the reader of an opinion or point






31. A traditional story presenting supernatural characters and episodes that help explain natural events






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






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






34. Inversion of the natural or usual word order






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






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






37. The parts before or after a word or statement that influence its meaning






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






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






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






41. Light and humorous drama with a happy ending






42. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






44. The series of conflicts building up to a climax






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






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. Attitude or mood towards a subject






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






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






50. Humorous imitation