The Analyzing and Interpreting Literature examination contains 80 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 90 minutes.
Students should consider attempting this exam if they have a broad knowledge of literature through reading widely and if they are familiar with basic literary terminology. This examination focuses on
- poetry
 - prose (fiction and nonfiction)
 - drama
 - British literature
 - American literature
 - works in translation
 - classical and pre-renaissance
 - renaissance and 17th century
 - 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
 
Computer-based Scoring: CLEP computer-based (CBT) exams are scored without a penalty for incorrect guessing. The raw score--the number of correct responses--is translated into a scaled score. The scaled scores for CLEP CBT are reported in a range from 20 to 80. Ferris State University grants credit for a score of 50 or higher.
At Ferris, candidates taking the Analyzing and Interpreting Literature exam must score a 50 or higher on the multiple-choice section.
Course(s) and Credits
- LITR 250
3 credits 
Note: Credits will not meet the cultural enrichment component of the University-wide general education requirement.
