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 1. In the poem "Words," how
I never meant the words I said, does the rhyme scheme
So, trouble not your honest head contribute to the overall tone
And never mean the words I write, of the poem?
But come and kiss me now goodnight. A. It creates a sense of
confusion and chaos.
The words I said break with the B. It makes the poem feel
thunder disjointed and erratic.
Of billows surging into spray: C. It emphasizes the narrative
Unfathomed depths withhold the structure of the poem.
wonder D. It adds a rhythmic and
Of all the words I never say. harmonious quality to the
expression of emotions.
I never meant the words I said, 2. What is the rhyme
So, trouble not your honest head
scheme of the first
And never mean the words I write,
But come and kiss me now goodnight. stanza of the poem
"Words" by Angela
The words I said break with the Manalang-Gloria?
thunder A. abab
Of billows surging into spray:
B. aabb
Unfathomed depths withhold the
wonder C. abba
Of all the words I never say. D. abcb
 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of
I never meant the words I said,
rhyme scheme in conveying the
So, trouble not your honest head theme of the poem. How does it
And never mean the words I write, help in showing the theme of
But come and kiss me now goodnight. words left unsaid in the poem?
A. It makes the theme too
The words I said break with the simple.
thunder B. It doesn’t really affect the
Of billows surging into spray: theme.
Unfathomed depths withhold the C. It makes the theme feel
confusing.
wonder
D. It helps express the speaker’s
Of all the words I never say. feelings clearly and strongly.
 4. In the poem "Words," how
I never meant the words I said, does the rhyme scheme
So, trouble not your honest head contribute to the overall tone
And never mean the words I write, of the poem?
But come and kiss me now goodnight. A. It creates a sense of
confusion and chaos.
The words I said break with the B. It makes the poem feel
thunder disjointed and erratic.
Of billows surging into spray: C. It emphasizes the narrative
Unfathomed depths withhold the structure of the poem.
wonder D. It adds a rhythmic and
Of all the words I never say. harmonious quality to the
expression of emotions.
Behold the beautiful land,
5. In the poem entitled “Song”
The young hills and the
by NVM Gonzales, which
corn;
word is being described as
In the green river’s womb
“ash gray”?
Children are born.
A. forest
B. sea
Honey’s in the forest
C. clearings
Blue fish in the sea;
D. grain
The ash gray of the
clearings
Grows grain for me.
Behold the beautiful land,
The young hills and the
6. Which character is not an
corn;
object nor a place?
In the green river’s womb
A. children
Children are born.
B. land
C. corn
Honey’s in the forest
D. sea
Blue fish in the sea;
The ash gray of the
clearings
Grows grain for me.
 biographical context b. historical context c. socio-cultural context

7. It refers to the social, cultural, and ideological

environment in which the poem is produced and
received.
8. It includes the life experiences, background, beliefs,
and personal history of the writer.
9. It refers to the time period, events, social conditions,
and cultural movements in which the poem was written.
10. How would you evaluate the tone of this line from
the poem? “Sa ilalim ng mga bituin, ako’y naglalakad
nang mag-isa.”

A. angry and frustrated

B. confident and determined
C. joyful and celebratory
D. lonely and contemplative
11. In the poem, the poet describes a character’s
excitement with the hyperbole: “I was so excited I could
jump over the moon!” What is the purpose of using this
hyperbole in the poem?

A. To show that the character is very tired

B. To describe the character’s ability to jump very high
C. To emphasize that the character is extremely excited
D. To make the character’s excitement seem more
realistic
12. In the sentence, “Her exuberant personality made
everyone around her feel lively and enthusiastic,” the
word “exuberant” is used. Based on the context,
which of the following words is a synonym for
“exuberant”?
A. Apathetic
B. Joyful
C. Reserved
D. Somber
13. What literary device is used in the sentence
"The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky."?

A. personification
B. metaphor
C. imagery
D. onomatopoeia
14. What literary device is used in the sentence
“The smell of fresh air in the morning.”?

A. personification
B. metaphor
C. imagery
D. onomatopoeia
15. What literary device is used in the sentence?
“The books fell on the table with a loud
thump.”?

A. personification
B. metaphor
C. imagery
D. onomatopoeia
16. What type of context clue uses an opposite
word or phrase to show what the difficult word
means by contrast?

A. synonym clue
B. antonym clue
C. example clue
D. definition clue
17. What type of context clue uses a word that
means the same thing as the difficult word to
help explain it?

A. synonym clue
B. antonym clue
C. example clue
D. definition clue
18. What type of context clue provides a
definition for a difficult word right in the next
line or within the same line?

A. synonym clue
B. antonym clue
C. example clue
D. definition clue
19. When composing a narrative poem, which
characteristic is most commonly associated with it?

A. Telling a story with a plot, characters, and setting

B. Use of a regular rhyme scheme and meter to
create musical effects
C. Focus on expressing personal emotions and
feelings through free verse
D. Emphasis on abstract ideas and philosophical
themes without a specific storyline
20. A Tanaga poem is a traditional form of Filipino poetry. When
composing a Tanaga poem, which of the following structural
elements should you apply to ensure it adheres to the traditional
format?
A. The poem should consist of five lines, each with ten syllables,
and follow a rhyme schme.
B. The poem should consist of six lines, each with twelve
syllables, and has no rhyme scheme.
C. The poem should consist of four lines, each with seven
syllables, and follow a rhyme scheme.
D. The poem should consist of three lines, each with six syllables,
and has no rhyme scheme.
Days will pass,
And things will grow 21. What might be the author’s
old. purpose in writing these lines?
Flowers will bloom,
And soon will decay. A. Entertain
But when friendship B. Inform
starts, C. Persuade
All of the year it will D. Analyze
remain fresh.
 22. Considering the excerpt from
the poem “Stars (After Pascal)”
“Stars shiver by Ramon C. Sunico, what might
Because space is cold. be the author’s purpose in
Here they spin writing these lines?
The silences between
them A. Entertain
Vast and innumerable.” B. Inform
C. Persuade
D. Analyze
23. In the poem “For the Young Yearning a Song of Green” by
Jose Garcia Villa, the author reflects on themes related to
nature and youthful dreams. What is the primary purpose of
the author in writing this poem?

A. To criticize the environmental policies of the time

B. To provide practical advice on gardening and
horticulture
C. To describe the physical characteristics of various plants
D. To evoke a sense of nostalgia and inspire appreciation
for the natural world
24. In poetry, the term "point of view" refers to
_______________________.

A. The historical context of the poem's creation

B. The geographical location where the poem is set
C. The rhyming scheme used throughout the poem
D. The perspective or stance of the speaker in the
poem
25. What is the point of view in this line? “Do not let
your dreams fade away; hold onto them tightly, as they
are your guiding light.”

A. First Person
B. Second Person
C. Third Person
D. Omniscient
26. From this excerpt, what is the point of view of the
poem?
“Through the winding paths and the darkest nights, I
walk with hope, and my heart beats with courage.”

A. First Person
B. Second Person
C. Third Person
D. Omniscient
27. In composing a poem, which element
contributes to creating a musical quality and
pattern within the lines?

A. Descriptive Poetry
B. Figurative Language
C. Narrative Style
D. Rhyme Scheme
28. Which type of poetry is characterized by its
focus on expressing personal emotions and
thoughts, often written in the first person and
conveying a deep sense of feeling?

A. Poetry
B. Lyric Poetry
C. Narrative Poetry
D. Descriptive Poetry
29. Which literary form is a formal poem that
praises or reflects on a person, event, or idea,
often with varying stanza lengths?

A. Epic
B. Haiku
C. Ode
D. Tanaga
30. When composing a poem, which element
ensures that there is a regular pattern of
stressed and unstressed syllables in each line,
contributing to the poem’s rhythm?

A. Diction
B. Meter
C. Rhyme Scheme
D. Sound Device
31. Which of the following best describes the role of
cohesion in a literary text?

A. Cohesion connects sentences and paragraphs for a

unified flow of ideas.
B. Cohesion ensures that the text is grammatically correct
and free of errors.
C. Cohesion primarily involves varying sentence lengths to
maintain reader interest.
D. Cohesion focuses on the creative use of literary devices
such as metaphors and similes.
32. What is the primary function of conjunctions in
revising literary texts for coherence and cohesion?
A. Conjunctions introduce new topics and change the
subject matter.
B. Conjunctions are used to vary sentence length and
add complexity.
C. Conjunctions highlight stylistic elements such as
metaphor and imagery.
D. Conjunctions link clauses and sentences to ensure
a smooth flow of ideas.
33. Which word or phrase fits the line below?
The river flowed gently through the valley.
_________ sparkled under the moonlight.

A. The river
B. It
C. The air
D. That
34. Which conjunction best connects the ideas
in the following line?
The concert was sold out. We decided to watch
a movie instead.

A. since
B. unless
C. and
D. therefore
35. Which conjunction best connects the ideas
in the following lines?
I want to go for a walk. The weather is too
cold.

A. so
B. or
C. but
D. if
36. Which conjunction best connects the ideas
in the following line?
The sun set behind the mountains. The sky turned
orange and pink.

A. but
B. until
C. and
D. or
37. Both lines below are known for their distinctive rhythmic
patterns. Based on the number of syllables in each line, which
statement accurately describes the difference in their structures?
1. To be, or not to be, that is the question.
2. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

A. The first line has 12 syllables, and the second has 10.
B. The first line has 8 syllables, and the second line has 12
C. Both lines have the same syllable count, showing uniform
structure and rhythm.
D. The first line has a fixed 10-syllable count, while the second
line varies in syllable count.
38. You are giving peer feedback on a
classmate's Haiku. What is the MOST important
aspect to consider?

A. Whether you like the poem personally

B. How clearly the poem conveys its message
C. How well the poem follows the 5-7-5
syllable structure
D. All of the above
39. Which of the following combinations best improves the flow
of the given lines?
The children ran outside to play. The sun was shining brightly.

A. The children ran outside to play; the sun was shining

brightly.
B. The children ran outside to play, enjoying the bright
sunshine.
C. The children ran outside to play and the sun was shining
brightly.
D. The children ran outside to play because the sun was shining
brightly.
40. Which sequence correctly arranges the lines into
a logical stanza?
1. A helping hand, a gesture of care,
2. Through dark of night and morning fair,
3. In moments of need, we find our share,
4. To lift someone's burden, to show we're there.

A. 1,2,3,4 B. 3,4,1,2 C. 2,3,1,4 D. 4,1,2,3