American Literature Exam Info

The American Literature exam covers material that is usually taught in a survey course at the college level. It deals with the prose and poetry written in the United States from precolonial times to the present. It tests literary works—their content, background, and authors—but also requires an ability to interpret poetry, fiction and nonfiction prose, as well as a familiarity with the terminology used by literary critics and historians. The exam emphasizes fiction and poetry and deals to a lesser degree with the essay, drama, and autobiography.

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