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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Which of the following is a Shakespearean tragedy?

Romeo and Juliet
Heart of Darkness
Great Expectations
The Tale of Two Cities

The correct answer is: Romeo and Juliet

A Shakespearean tragedy refers to a specific type of play written by William Shakespeare that follows a tragic storyline and results in the downfall of the main character(s). In this context, our focus should be on identifying a play from the choices provided that is written by Shakespeare. Option B, Heart of Darkness, is a novel written by Joseph Conrad and not a play or tragedy written by Shakespeare. Similarly, options C and D, Great Expectations and The Tale of Two Cities, are both novels written by Charles Dickens and not works of Shakespeare. This leaves us with option A, Romeo and Juliet, which is a well-known play by Shakespeare that follows a tragic love story and ultimately results in the death of the two main characters. Therefore, this is the correct answer as it aligns with the given definition of a Shakespearean tragedy.