Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of literature is prose?

Poetry.
Drama.
Short Story.
Novel.

The correct answer is: Novel.

Prose refers to written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without any particular structure or rhythm. This makes it different from poetry which often has a distinct structure or from drama which is written in a script format for performance. While short stories are a type of prose, it is a specific form that often features a shorter length and single plot. Novels, on the other hand, are longer works of prose that typically have more complex plots and character development. Therefore, the correct answer for the type of literature that is prose is D Novel.