Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What term describes the settings, characters, and events of the work?

Structure
Chronology
Plot
Genre

The correct answer is: Plot

The term that describes the settings, characters, and events of a work is plot. Plot refers to the sequence of events, actions, and conflicts that drive a story and its development. It encompasses the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution of a story. Structure refers more to the format and organization of the work, while chronology focuses on the order in which events occur. Genre refers to the category or type of story, such as romance, mystery, or science fiction, rather than the specifics of the plot. Therefore, option C is the best descriptor for the settings, characters, and events of a work.