QUEZON MEMORIAL ACADEMY

Progreso St., Poblacion West, Umingan Pangasinan

3rd MIDTERM EXAMINATION

(ENGLISH 8)

LAST NAME GIVEN NAME MIDDLE NAME GRADE & SECTION SCORE

I. IDENTIFICATION. Identify what kind of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE is being used in the following
statements/phrases below. (30 pts.)
1. Don’t cry over spilled milk.
2. The flag flapped in wind.
3. All that glitters isn’t gold.
4. Mike likes his new bike.
5. The calm before the storm.
6. Sea sells seashells by the sea-shore.
7. The judge threw the book at her.
8. He stood on the road and cried.
9. We’re in hot water
10. Under the weather.
11. She gave him a dirty look.
12. Toss the glass boss.
13. Blessing in disguise.
14. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
15. Relocation center.
16. Yarvis yanked hid ankle at yoga, and Yolanda yelled out in
surprise.
17. The boss just gave him the ax.
18. Don’t beat around the bush.
19. Vivien is very vixen – like and vexing.
20. Bent out of shape.
21. Opposites attract.
22. Embarking on a journey of self – discovery.
23. The story really got me.
24. He missed the boat.
25. Pregnancy termination.
26. We’ll cross the bridge when we get there.
27. Laughter is the best medicine.
28. Passed away.
29. Time heals all wounds.
30. He struck a streak of bad luck.

II. COMPARISON & CONTRAST. Using Venn Diagram, state the differences and similarities of the
Literature of Thailand and Literature of Myanmar. (10 pts.)

III. ELEMENTS OF SHORT STORY. Discuss the LITERARY ELEMENTS of the Korean Folktale, “The
Tiger’s Whisker.” Use the table for your answers. (10 pts.)
 TITLE:
“The Tiger’s Whisker”

CHARACTERS: SETTING: THEME:

PLOT: CONFLICT: MORAL OF THE STORY:

-God Bless-
Prepared by:
Jochelle C. Fernandez
Ma. Aulene V. Montemayor
Subject Teachers