American Literature CLEP Prep 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

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The term "the American Dream" was popularized by which author?

Upton Sinclair

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The term "the American Dream" was popularized by F. Scott Fitzgerald in his novel "The Great Gatsby." Option A is incorrect because Upton Sinclair's notable works were focused on economic and social issues, rather than the idea of the American Dream. Option C is incorrect because James Joyce was an Irish author, and the concept of the American Dream is specific to the United States. Option D is incorrect because Emily Dickinson was a poet and did not write novels or popularize the phrase "the American Dream."

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James Joyce

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