Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

In the Renaissance period, what was the predominant style of literature?

1. Elizabethan.

2. Postmodern.

3. Romantic.

4. Naturalist.

The correct answer is: Elizabethan.

During the Renaissance period, literature was primarily influenced and shaped by the Elizabethan era, which was characterized by the works of prominent writers such as William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. The Elizabethan style was distinct in its use of flowery language, complex metaphors, and dramatic plotlines. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect as they were not prevalent styles during this period. Postmodern literature emerged much later and would not have been considered a predominant style in the Renaissance period. Romantic and Naturalist styles were popular in the 19th century, well after the Renaissance period.