College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Study for the College Composition CLEP Exam. Enhance your writing skills with multiple choice questions and detailed explanations. Prepare confidently for your exam!

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What type of literary work is Paradise Lost?

Epic
Poem
Play
Novel

The correct answer is: Epic

Paradise Lost is a great epic poem written by John Milton, which tells the biblical story of Adam and Eve's fall from grace. This choice is correct because Paradise Lost contains all the characteristics and elements of an epic, such as a grand, heroic narrative, larger-than-life characters, a journey or quest, and a moral lesson. Option B is incorrect because while Paradise Lost is a poem, it is specifically an epic poem, and not just any type of poem. Option C is incorrect because Paradise Lost is not a play, it is written in a poetic format and not intended for performance. Option D is incorrect because Paradise Lost is not a novel, as it is written in verse and not prose.