Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Which type of literature contains biographical information about a person's life?

Autobiography.
Epic.
Short Story.
Play.

The correct answer is: Autobiography.

Autobiography is the correct answer because it is a genre of literature that is written by the person about whom the book is focused. This makes it the only choice that contains biographical information about a specific person's life. Epic, short story, and play may contain elements of a person's life or biographical information, but they are not solely focused on providing a comprehensive account of a person's life. Epic is a long narrative poem that typically tells the story of a hero or heroic deeds, but it may also contain elements of fiction. Short story is a short, fictional prose narrative that is usually focused on one event or a small set of events and characters. It may contain elements of the author's life or experiences, but it is not solely focused on providing biographical information about a specific person. Play is a form of literature that is written to be performed