Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

What type of literature examines the universal elements found in stories?

1. Poetry.

2. Mythology.

3. Drama.

4. Prose.

The correct answer is: Mythology.

Mythology is considered the correct answer because it specifically focuses on universal elements found in stories across cultures and time periods. While poetry, drama and prose may contain universal elements, they are specific forms of literature that do not necessarily examine these elements in the same way that mythology does. Therefore, they are not the most accurate answer in this context. It is possible for a poem, play, or novel to contain universal elements, but that is not the primary purpose or focus of those forms of literature.