English Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Excel in English Literature with CLEP Practice Exam! Assess your knowledge, analyze literary works, and master key concepts with our comprehensive practice exam. From Shakespeare to Austen, enhance your understanding of major authors and literary movements. Realistic simulations, detailed explanations, and performance tracking will boost your confidence for the CLEP English Literature exam. Maximize your potential, save time, and earn college credits. Start your literary journey today!

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What genre is "Billy Budd, Sailor" by Herman Melville?

Poetry
Biography
Novel
Novella

The correct answer is: Novella

"Billy Budd, Sailor" is a work of fiction, and its length falls between that of a novel and a short story. Novella is the term used to describe a work of fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel. This makes options A, B, and C incorrect. While it is possible that there may be elements of poetry or biography present in the novella, they are not the primary genre of the work. Therefore, the best answer for this question is D Novella.