CLEP® American Literature Exam Guide

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The American Literature examination deals with the prose and poetry written in the United States from colonial times to the present. It is primarily a test of knowledge about literary works—their content, their backgrounds, and their authors—but also requires an ability to interpret poetry and prose, as well as familiarity with the terminology used by literary critics and historians. An optional essay section may be taken in addition to the multiple-choice test.

This examination guide contains a complete exam description, including knowledge and skills required, 63 sample questions and answers, test-taking strategies, scoring information, and study resources. It also includes chapters from the CLEP Official Study Guide 2010: Preparing to Take CLEP Examinations, Taking the Examinations, and Interpreting Your Scores.

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