LYCEUM- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

DAGUPAN CITY
COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

CREATIVE WRITING
FINAL EXAMS - 2ND SEM- 2021 2022

NAME: Beatrice Nicole C. Ceralde

TEST I.
A. Explain the role of the following elements of fiction:
Character and characterization:
a. Major character
- an important figure at the center of the story's action or theme.
b. Static
- the character stays the same throughout the story
c. Dynamic
- exhibit some kind of change of attitude, purpose, behavior, as the story
progresses.
d. Flat
- minor figures that play a supporting role in the story—are used to
move the plot along, providing subtle exposition.
e. Antagonist
- The character in opposition to the main character
f. Protagonist
- the character who is most written about in the story.
g. Stereotype
- A familiar character is identified by an oversimplified pattern of
behavior that typically labels the character as being part of a group of
people.
h. Stock
- An easily recognizable character. A flat, one-dimensional character
with predictable actions.
i. Universal
- A character that symbolically embodies well-known meanings and
basic human experiences, regardless of when or where he/she lives.

B. Differentiate and give a SHORT DESCRIPTION of the following non-fiction writing.

Describe it in 5 to 6 sentences.
a. Memoir
- A memoir is a collection of memories about one's own life written by
the author. While recollections might be public or private and are
frequently a combination of the two if the memoirist is well-known, a
memoir is regarded to be as accurate as memory allows.
 b. Story
- A story is a depiction of a journey. In a story we follow a character or a
series of characters on a journey as they pursue something up against
certain obstacles.
- an account of imaginary or real people and events told for
entertainment.
c. Personal essay
- a work of writing that seeks to explain an essential life lesson learned
via the author's experiences. The essay usually covers a noteworthy
event in the first person and can be written in a variety of formats,
including formal essays and creative nonfiction.
d. Literary journalism
- the closest creative nonfiction form to newspaper and magazine
writing. It is fact-based and frequently involves interviews and
research.

TEST II
Define and enumerate the characteristics of poetry:
- Figures of Speech
- Descriptive Imagery
- Punctuation and Format
- Sound and Tone
- Choice of Meter

TEST III:
1. What are the elements of poetry? Explain each.
Line
It's not difficult to comprehend what a line in poetry is. It's comparable to a sentence,
except authors aren't required to conclude each line with a period. This serves as a
natural pause to indicate a change in the flow. This is usually thought of as a
technique for controlling the rhythm of your piece. Remember that how you divide
these lines can have a big influence on the poem's overall tone.
Stanza
Stanzas are essentially the same as a paragraph in an essay or a short fiction. The
structure of a poem is made up of a succession of lines that are joined together.
Depending on the genre of poetry being written, these lines may differ. A couplet is a
poetry with two lines in each stanza, whereas a tercet is a poem with three lines in
each stanza. Quatrain (4 lines), cinquain (5 lines), sestet (6 lines), septet (7 lines), and
octave are some further examples (8 lines). Because it is so simple to gather rhyming
words in such a framework, the quatrain is one of the most popular.
Rhythm
Rhythm and rhyme are two distinct notions, with rhythm including but not requiring
rhyme. Making each line of your poetry correspond with similar sounding words or
sounds is a great approach to make your poem memorable for your audience. There
 are, however, a handful of well-written poems that do not rhyme. These poems are
more challenging to write since they do not rely on rhyme to make them interesting.
Imagery
In poetry, imagery is very important. It is a figurative language that is used to depict a
certain action, object, or concept in a way that appeals to the five senses. Readers are
fed an arrangement of metaphorical terms rather than being told what happens in the
literal sense. When delivering a message, the imaginative use of imagery helps a
poetry composition seem even more powerful and attractive. This can assist a poet in
creating a mental image that readers can develop through their imagination.
Theme
What good is a poem without a central theme? This is the broad concept that a poet
wants his or her audience to absorb. This might be anything from a tale to a sentiment
expressed in the poetry. It would be impossible for readers to comprehend the general
goal and message that a poet tries to express if there was no such thing.
Symbolism
In poetry, symbolism is employed to delicately and tenderly portray one's views. It's
an artistic depiction of our feelings intended to keep readers interested as they go
inside a poet's complicated mind. As human beings, we find it challenging to express
our true feelings by words alone. This is because the ordinary language we use is
incapable of interpreting our ideas in a way that others can comprehend. As a result,
we utilize symbols to give our words the impact they require.
Density
Poetry differs from typical speech and writing patterns because of its density. To
make a reader feel a specific way, you should employ metaphorical language while
still retaining a certain tone and rhythm while describing a picture. Even if you don't
follow standard grammatical rules, the text will still be clear and intelligible to the
ordinary reader. It's reasonable to argue that this deft use of language is what
distinguishes poetry.
2. What are the figurative and connotative devices in poetry?
Simile.
Metaphor.
Personification.
Hyperbole.
Allusion.
Idiom.
Pun.
Onomatopoeia.
Alliteration.
Apostrophe
Assonance
Cacophony
Cliche
Connotation
Consonance
 Contrast
Denotation
Dissonance
Euphony
Extended Metaphor
Imagery
Irony
Litotes
Metonymy
Oxymoron
Paradox
Synecdoche
Trope

PREPARED: CHECKED: APPROVED:

Erlinda M. Agbayani Dr. Linda T. Tello Dr. Marina O Abella
Instructor Dean,CTE Vice Pres.Academic Affairs