Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NEGROS ORIENTAL
Dumaguete City

SUMMATIVE TEST IN CREATIVE WRITING

Fourth Quarter
NAME: SCORE:
YEAR AND SECTION: DATE:

Directions: Read each question carefully and encircle the letter of your answer.
1. Which of the following BEST describes what Drama is?
A. A piece of story about a life of a hero
B. A literary piece that uses literary devices
C. A piece of writing that is presented through dialogue before an audience
D. A literary piece that narrates a story presenting the complete plot and setting
2. How should we call a person who writes a Drama?
A. Novelist C. Poet
B. Playwright D. Writer
3. Which of the following statement is FALSE about Drama?
A. Drama is also known as “play”
B. Drama is meant for performance
C. Drama is meant to be performed by actors
D. Drama is written following the structure of a poem
4. A type of drama that ends unhappily for the protagonist and they usually die at the end.
A. Melodrama C. Tragedy
B. Comedy D. Tragicomedy
5. A type of drama that ends happily for the protagonist. The element of humor is one thing
that makes it distinct.
A. Melodrama C. Tragedy
B. Comedy D. Tragicomedy
6. A type of Drama that is usually full of exaggerations and characterized by using humor
and obvious jokes.
A. Comedy C. Tragicomedy
B. Farce D. Musical Drama
7. What literary element is composed of introduction, rising action, climax, falling action,
and denouement.
A. Conflict C. Language
B. Plot D. Dialogue
8. A type of character that is usually labeled as the “hero” or the “good guy”.
A. Antagonist C. Protagonist
B. Minor character D. Dynamic Character
9. What type of conflict is used in the situation below?

Based on the movie “The Martian”

Stranded on the Red Planet, astronaut Mark Watney
must overcome its unforgiving environment and survive long
enough to be rescued. Using his resourcefulness, he must
overcome the obstacles that Mars presents by growing food
and find a way to communicate with Earth.
 A. Man vs. man
B. Man vs. technology
C. Man vs nature
D. Man vs society
10. It refers to the feeling of uncertainty as the outcome of an action. It is used to build
interest and excitement on the part of the audience.
A. Conflict C. Style
B. Language D. Suspense
11. Refers to the basic idea that the playwright would like the audience to know and feel.
A. Conflict C. Theme
B. Language D. Climax
12. What type of Drama does Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” belong?
A. Comedy C. Tragicomedy
B. Tragedy D. Farce
13. “The Phantom of the Opera” by Andrew Lloyd is considered what type of Drama?
A. Comedy C. Musical Drama
B. Tragicomedy D. Tragedy
14. What theme is used in the popular play “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare?
A. Chaos C. War
B. Love D. Values
15. In the famous Filipino teleserye “Ang Probinsyano” what type of character is Cardo?
A. Antagonist C. Flat Character
B. Protagonist D. Dynamic Character
16. The following are techniques to be considered in Drama EXCEPT?
A. Body language C. Venue and Setting
B. Vocal dynamics D. Improvisational Technique

17. Which of the following statements is the BEST definition of Intertextuality?

A. The relationship between texts
B. Allusions from one text to another
C. The translation of a text to another language
D. The association of concept from other texts.
18. A type of intertextuality that involves directly referring to something else, often another
literary text.
A. Allusion C. Parody
B. Metaphor D. Pastiche
19. This type of intertextuality is used when one piece of writing uses many of the same
elements of another but does it in a new or funny way.
A. Allusion C. Parody
B. Metaphor D. Pastiche
20. A type of intertextuality that borrows elements from one or more works and reconfigures
them to create something new.
A. Allusion C. Parody
B. Metaphor D. Pastiche
21.
“He’s asking her to the prom. It’s
like a happy version of Romeo and
Juliet.”
 What intertextuality is used in the above example?

A. Allusion C. Parody
B. Metaphor D. Pastiche
22. James Joyce’s Ulysses is a story that retells the famous work of Homer Odyssey. What
type of intertextuality is used in Ulysses?
A. Allusion C. Parody
B. Metaphor D. Pastiche

23-30. assume that you are assigned as the Script Writer for your one-act play. Conceptualize
your own characters, setting, and plot.

__________________

Title

Characters:

Setting:

Plot:

Rubric for grading:

Criteria 4 3 2
Usage of plausible The learner was able to The learner uses some The learner uses one
concepts use plausible and plausible elements element.
effective elements such such as characters,
as characters, plot, and plot, and setting.
setting. The elements
 are highly connected to
each other.
Spelling and grammar The organization of Some thoughts are The learner did not
thoughts are coherent. incoherent. The learner organize the thoughts
The learner uses committed some well. Many words are
correct spelling and mistakes in spelling and incorrectly spelled.
sentence structures. sentence structure

31. What staging modality has an area that is not always square but may be semi-circular or
half a polygon with any number of sides.
A. Proscenium C. Black-box
B. Thrust D. Platform
32. These are flexible performance spaces which when stripped to their basics are a single
room painted black, the floor of the stage at the same level as the first audience row.
A. proscenium C. Studio Theatres
B. theatres in the round D. Platform
33. These outdoor theatres that do not have a roof although sometimes parts of the stage or
audience seating will be covered. These stages may make use of the neutral light as it
changes during the day, particularly sunset.
A. Promenade C. Hippodromes
B. Open-air theatres D. Theatres in the round
34. Similar to circuses and have a central arena surrounded by concentric tiered seating. Deep
pits or low screens often separate the audience from the arena.
A. Promenade C. Hippodromes
B. Open-air theatres D. Theatres in the round
35. These usually consist of a raised rectangular platform at one end of a room. They can either
have a level or raked sloping floor. The audience sit in rows facing the stage. The stage is
open and without curtains, they are sometimes known as end stages or open stages.
A. Proscenium C. Studio theatres
B. Theatres in the round D. Platform
36. Possesses an architectural frame, known as the proscenium arch, although not always arch
in shape. The stage is gently sloped rising away from the audience.
A. Proscenium C. Studio theatres
B. Theatres in the round D. Platform

37-40.

a. Develop the action b. develop the characters c. generate the setting

d. find performers that fit each part e. add in the stage directions
Choose the letter of your answer from the word box above.

______37. The setting for the for a one-act play will be one scene, but you must still develop the
scene, so the audience sees everything about the story line.
______38. Keep the plot simple for a one act play and it should move consistently throughout
the play.
______39. Write out a character sketch beforehand to help you flesh out your characters and
bring them to life.
______40. Write notes about how each character should respond and what props you will need.
41. It is a type of context in which the surroundings, the people, the situation influence on how
people react and interpret things.
A. Historical context C. Cultural context
B. Social context D. Ideological context
42. Is described as the systems of beliefs and ideas being found in our attitudes and behavior.
This kind of context is invisible as it is being normalized as people act according to their
assumptions and social norms.
A. Historical context C. Cultural context
B. Social context D. Ideological context
43. This kind of context is being hooked with the social context when the literary work or era it
was produces.
A. Historical context C. Cultural context
B. Social context D. Ideological context
44. This kind of context is dominant especially when the author is commenting about an aspect
of culture, or conflict of culture.
A. Historical context C. Cultural context
B. Social context D. Ideological context
45. A socio-political context that are related to the issues concerning the national aspect of
human life. Examples: poverty, corruption, etc.
A. Politics C. Social issues
B. Religion D. Ideologies
46. This is one of the prolific themes in literature that has something to do with the governance
of a country or an era.
A. Politics C. Social issues
B. Religion D. Ideologies
47. This refers to the belief of humanity that there is far greater entity who made the greatness
of nature.
A. Politics C. Social Issues
B. Religion D. Ideologies
48. It means the circumstances forming the set up of an event, statement, or idea to make it
understandable and easy to assess.
A. Literary piece C. Context
B. Imagery D. Socio-political

ANSWER KEY

1. C
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. D
11. C
12. B
13. C
14. B
15. B
16. C
17. A
18. A
19. C
20. D
21. A
22. D
23. -30. Answers may vary
31. B
32. C
33.B
34. C
35. D
36. A
37. C
28. A
39. B
40. E
41.B
42. D
43. A
44. C
45. C
46. A
47. B
48. C