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SAT Subject Test: Literature

Subjects : sat, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Short (narrative) account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






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






3. Exaggeration






4. Written to persuade audience of the truth (or falsehood) the speaker wishes to make understood






5. Giving human characteristics to something that not human






6. A stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse






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






8. A contradiction or dilemma






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






10. The use of elevated language over ordinary language






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






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






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






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






15. The primary position taken by a writer or speaker






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Humorous imitation






25. The prevailing psychological state






26. A play on words






27. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






28. A mournful poem - especially lamenting the dead






29. Word or phrase describing a person or thing; descriptive phrase characterizing a person (often contemptous)






30. 1. Categorical Design 2. Chronologically: time order 3. Spatially: geographically 4. Cause & Effect






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






32. Light and humorous drama with a happy ending






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






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






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






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






37. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






40. A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations






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






42. Events after the climax - leading to the resolution






43. Point of view






44. Attitude or mood towards a subject






45. The final resolution or outcome of the main complication






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






47. A category or type of literary or artistic work






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






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






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