TEST GUIDE ENGLISH SUBTEST I - CSETs

8. Literary works by British writers of the
neoclassical period such as Alexander
Pope, John Dryden, and Samuel Johnson
tend to share which of the following
characteristics?
A. a fondness for satire and an
inclination to make generalizations
about the world in the form of
aphoristic verse
B. the use of stock imagery and
alliterative verse to tell tales of
kings, knights, and epic battles
C. an idealistic view of the world and
a preoccupation with the close
examination of inner feelings and
emotions
D. the use of symbolism and an
impressionistic, broad-stroke style
to express ideas indirectly
English Subtest I
9. One significant feature of literature
written for young adults is that the stories
tend to:
A. explore the various educational and
professional choices that people
make rather than the particular
skills and interests that led them to
pursue their goals.
B. focus on the thoughts and
experiences of an individual
character and convey a sense of
immediacy rather than nostalgia.
C. provide a straightforward approach
for solving a social problem rather
than a long explication of the roots
and complexities of the problem.
D. inquire into the motivations
and actions of a wide range of
characters and convey a sense of
levity rather than deep seriousness.
California Subject Examinations for Teachers Test Guide 5