analyzing lit

[jemand4722]

where is the analyzing and interpreting lit study guide? I do not see it anywhere. Is this exam hard?

[Elinor]

A&I Lit was my first CLEP, and I didn't study for it. If you can read quickly with fairly good comprehension this test should be an easy pass. I read about poetry terms that others have had on their tests, but my test (and I took is only last month) didn't have but maybe one or two questions about that. Maybe. Some folks have also mentioned that there isn't enough time, but I had 15-20 minutes to spare. I wish every test was this easy!

[Ruddigore]

Though I agree that this test is among the easier exams, I wouldn't go in cold. Brush up on your literary terms and take a few practice tests. Provided that goes well, you should be ready to cream A&I Lit.

[P00057870]

I decided to use the REA book for this one and was glad I did. I read voraciously but would not have been prepared if I had gone in cold. This is because I hate reading something to analyze -- I'd rather read for pleasure.

You can sometimes find this book at your public library and save some money. It did prepare me a little for poems and more old English writings, which frankly I don't like either, but being a little prepared and having read their analyses for these I felt like I could pick out something similar for an answer.

Ultimately, it depends on your background with this one.

[15%Luck]

Use REA. If you already have the Humanities study guide just flip to the Lit review section and study that. The REA A&IL review book is word for word what is in the REA Humanities review. I took this test this morning and made a 70. It's really not very difficult, just be able to read quickly. If you do your practice tests under clock you'll be ready.