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MIDTERM EXAM IN CREATIVE NONFICTION

GRADE 12- HUMSS

TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Directions: Read the statements comprehensively. Write the best
answer in the blank provided before the item number. Strictly NO ERASURES.

1. Which of the following best describes creative nonfiction?

A) A Genre That Includes Fiction and Poetry
B) A Genre That Tells True Stories Using Literary Techniques
C) A Genre Focused On Speculative Fiction
D) A Genre That Avoids The Use Of Metaphor
2. Which of the following literary elements is essential in creative nonfiction?
A) Imagery B) Plot C) Conflict D) All of The Above
3. Which term refers to the use of descriptive language to appeal to the senses in creative
nonfiction?
A) Tone B) Dialogue C) Imagery D) Theme
4. What is the main difference between creative nonfiction and traditional nonfiction?
A) Creative Nonfiction Is Always Fictional
B) Creative nonfiction uses literary techniques to tell true stories
C) Traditional Nonfiction uses a narrative structure
D) Creative Nonfiction Avoids Literary Elements
5. Which of the following is NOT an example of creative nonfiction?
A) Memoir B) Personal Essay C) Short Story D) Literary Journalism
6. In creative nonfiction, the author’s personal reflection and insight are usually:
A) Absent B) Central to The Narrative C) Minimal D) Secondary
7. Which element helps provide structure to creative nonfiction?
A) Setting B) Plot C) Theme D) Dialogue
8. Which literary technique is commonly used in memoirs to enhance storytelling?
A) Foreshadowing B) Flashback C) Hyperbole D) Oxymoron
9. Creative nonfiction often includes which type of perspective?
A) Omniscient Third-Person C) Second-Person Directive
B) First-Person Narrative D) Passive Voice
10. What role does conflict play in creative nonfiction?
A) It Creates Tension and Drives the Narrative Forward
B) It Is Not Used in Nonfiction Writing
C) It Complicates the Story’s Facts
D) It Undermines the Author’s Credibility
11. Which type of creative nonfiction focuses on an individual’s life story?
A) Personal Essay B) Memoir C) Biography D) Literary Journalism
12. What distinguishes literary journalism from standard journalism?
A) Literary Journalism Uses Poetic Forms
B) Literary Journalism Includes Fictional Elements
C) Literary Journalism Employs Literary Techniques
D) Literary Journalism Is Opinion-Based

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13. Which of the following is a common theme in personal essays?

A) Love and Relationships C) Social Justice
B) Self-Discovery D) All of The Above
14. The term ‘voice’ in creative nonfiction refers to:
A) The Dialogue Used by Characters
B) The Author’s Unique Style and Tone
C) The Third-Person Narrator
D) The Passive Tone of The Writing
15. Creative nonfiction often includes an exploration of:
A) Imagination B) Factual Events C) Future Possibilities D) Fictional Settings
16. Which element is key to making nonfiction “creative”?
A) Research B) Authenticity C) Use of Literary Techniques D) Length of The Story
17. Which of the following is a structural element of creative nonfiction?
A) Chronological Order C) Narrative Arc
B) Stream of Consciousness D) All of The Above
18. Which best describes the relationship between truth and creative nonfiction?
A) Creative Nonfiction Allows Embellishment
B) Creative Nonfiction Is Bound by Factual Accuracy
C) Truth Is Flexible in Creative Nonfiction
D) Facts Are Secondary to The Narrative
19. Why is point of view important in creative nonfiction?
A) It Sets the Mood of The Story
B) It Provides the Reader with A Sense of The Writer’s Perspective
C) It Establishes the Setting
D) It Determines the Length of The Narrative
20. Which literary element helps to bring characters to life in creative nonfiction?
A) Setting B) Plot C) Dialogue D) Alliteration
21. A type of nonfiction writing that uses storytelling techniques to explore factual content.
A) Biography B) Creative Nonfiction C) Fiction D) Journalism
22. The pattern or flow of events in a story.
A) Conflict B) Imagery C) Plot D) Theme
23. A reflective, personal form of creative nonfiction.
A) Memoir B) Narrative Arc C) Personal Essay D) Point of View
24. The arrangement of words and ideas in writing to create a cohesive piece.
A) Chronological Order B) Flashback C) Structure D) Voice
25. The central idea or message in a piece of creative nonfiction.
A) Conflict B) Narrative Arc C) Setting D) Theme
26. An author’s unique way of expressing ideas through language and style.
A) Dialogue B) Point of view C) Tone D) Voice
27. This literary technique involves showing past events during the current narrative.
A) Flashback B) Foreshadowing C) Metaphor D) Stream of Consciousness
28. This technique creates hints about what will happen later in the story.
A) Flashback B) Foreshadowing C) Metaphor D) Setting
29. The perspective from which a story is told.
A) Conflict B) Dialogue C) Point of View D) Voice

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30. A non-chronological narrative structure.

A) Flashback B) Linear Structure C) Stream of Consciousness D) Theme
31. When discussing the categories of creative nonfiction on a TV show, such as Rated K and
KMJS, which type of creative nonfiction are they exemplifying?
A) Biography B) Literary Journalism C) Memoir D) Personal Essay
32. If you were categorizing various forms of personal writing, such as journals, diaries, and
memoirs, which category would these examples fall under?
A) Autobiographical Writing C) Literary Journalism
B) Creative Writing D) Personal Essay
33. During a literary analysis, you need to identify the use of objects or images that represent
abstract ideas. Which literary device are you examining?
A) Allegory B) Irony C) Metaphor D) Symbolism
34. In a historical novel, the author pauses the narrative to provide important background
information about the setting. What is this narrative technique called?
A) Dialogue B) Exposition C) Flashback D) Foreshadowing
35. In a script for a play, two characters engage in a back-and-forth exchange. What term describes
this interaction?
A) Conflict B) Dialogue C) Monologue D) Theme
36. When writing a piece of creative nonfiction, which component is considered crucial for
effective storytelling?
A) Dialogue B) Imagery C) Structure D) Theme
37. A writer is using descriptive language to create vivid scenes and evoke sensory experiences.
What literary technique is being employed?
A) Dialogue B) Imagery C) Setting D) Symbolism
38. In the prewriting phase of composing an essay, which activity involves organizing thoughts and
generating ideas before drafting begins?
A) Drafting B) Prewriting C) Proofreading D) Revising
39. In crafting an argument essay, which statement provides a summary of the main point and is
supported by examples and evidence throughout the text?
A) Conclusion C) Thesis Statement
B) Supporting Detail D) Topic Sentence
40. When refining a manuscript, which process involves reorganizing the structure and making
changes to the content?
A) Editing B) Outlining C) Proofreading D) Revising

TEST II. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE (20pts)

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect. If the statement is
FALSE, underline the word/s that make/s it incorrect and replace it with the correct word/s. Write
the correct word/s at the end of the sentence. (Only in Test II that erasures are considered and
accepted.)

Example: FALSE 1. Setting is a sequence of events in the story. - Plot

_______ 41. Compound sentences are composed of two independent clauses.

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_______ 42. Plot structure refers to the Freytag’s Pyramid that encompasses an exposition, rising
action, climax, falling action, and introduction.
_______ 43. Writing is a process – oriented skill which must go through a procedure in making
coherent words and composing text.
_______ 44. Plot is a series of events in the story.
_______ 45. Topic sentence is placed at the end of the introductory paragraph.
_______ 46. Outline is a blueprint or backbone on how the written output will look like.
_______ 47. Editing and revising the inconsistencies of content and mechanics are done in post –
writing stage.
_______ 48. Copyediting is considered as the final review and ready for publication of the write-up.
_______ 49. Line editing is a sentence – level edits.
_______ 50. Compound – complex sentences consist of one independent clause and one or more
dependent clauses.

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MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN MEDIA AND INFORMATION AND LITERACY

GRADE 12- HUMSS

TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read and analyze each statement and write the letter of the
correct answer before the number. NO ERASURES.

1. This is a type of media that covers a variety of topics, including articles, images, and
advertisements. They are typically glossy and come out on a regular schedule, such as
monthly or weekly.
A. Billboards B. Books C. Magazines D. Newspapers
2. You have no idea where to go in Palawan. As you arrived in the airport, what type of print
media would likely find and carry with you?
A. Books B. Brochures C. Flyers D. Newspaper
3.

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