American Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Who wrote the poem "I heard a Fly buzz - when I died"?

  1. Walt Whitman

  2. Ernest Hemingway

  3. Emily Dickinson

  4. Henry David Thoreau

The correct answer is: Emily Dickinson

The poem "I heard a Fly buzz - when I died" was written by Emily Dickinson. This poem is a notable example of Dickinson's unique poetic style, which often incorporated themes of death, mortality, and nature. Walt Whitman and Henry David Thoreau were both influential American writers, but they are known for their works in other genres such as essays and novels, respectively. Ernest Hemingway was not a poet, but rather a renowned novelist and short story writer. Therefore, A, B, and D are incorrect options for the author of "I heard a Fly buzz - when I died."

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