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






3. Dictionary definition of a word






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






5. Address to an absent or imaginary person






6. A message that digresses from the main subject






7. 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






8. The final actions or solution of the plot






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






10. The prevailing psychological state






11. The series of conflicts building up to a climax






12. 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






13. Word choice






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






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






16. A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations






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






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






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






20. A group of lines in a poem






21. The repetition of similar vowels in the stressed syllables of successive words






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






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






24. Words mean exactly what they say






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






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






27. The telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events.






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






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






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






31. Suggestions or hints






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






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






34. The overall emotion created by a work of literature






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. (tall): short piece of fiction






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






44. Humorous imitation






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






46. Giving human characteristics to something that not human






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






48. Series of events






49. A verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme






50. Agreeable - pleasant - harmonious sound