Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What are the two primary purposes of all literature?

To entertain and to analyze
To entertain and to educate
To inform and to educate
To inform and to analyze

The correct answer is: To entertain and to educate

Literature serves as a way to both entertain and educate readers. It offers a form of entertainment through its storytelling or creative elements, while also providing an opportunity for readers to learn and gain new insights. Options A and D include one correct purpose (entertainment), but miss the other important purpose of education. Option C misses the aspect of entertainment, which is also a key function of literature.