English Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam 2025 - Free Practice Questions and Study Guide

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What is the genre of W.B. Yeats' poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree"?

Romance

Traditional Ballad

"The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by W.B. Yeats is a traditional ballad, containing the characteristic elements of repetition, dialogue, and a narrative structure. Option A, romance, is incorrect because the poem does not focus on a romantic relationship, but rather Yeats' desire for solitude on the island. Option C, sonnet, is also incorrect since the poem does not follow the traditional sonnet structure of 14 lines and a specific rhyme scheme. Option D, haiku, is incorrect due to the syllable and line structure of the poem not aligning with the traditional triplet and seasonal reference of haiku. Therefore, option B is the most appropriate answer.

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Sonnet

Haiku

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