Bucas Grande Foundation College

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Brgy. Taruc, Socorro, Surigao del Norte

SET A
Name: ______________________________ Date: _________________
Grade & Section: _____________________ Score: _________________
MIDTERM EXAM
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read the sentences carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of your answer on the space
provided. Avoid erasures or alterations of answers. Write your answer in CAPITAL letters ONLY
1. A segment of a poem that is divided into groups of lines.
A. Paragraph B. Sentence C. Stanza D. Verse
2. The language used in poetry that appeals to the senses.
A. Dialect B. Imagery C. Metaphor D. Simile
3. A character with a complex personality (fully developed).
A. Dynamic character B. Flat Character C. Static character D. Rounded character
4. The choice and use of words or phrases in speech or writing.
A. Diction B. Exposition C. Protagonist D. Setting
5. A character who changed throughout the book.
A. Static character B. Dynamic character C. Flat character D. Rounded character
6. Traditional plot diagram: exposition ---- rising action --- climax ---- falling actionresolution.
A. Freytag’s triangle B. Rounded character C. Dynamic character D. Static character
7. A character usually defined by one dominant trait.
A. Static character B. Rounded character C. Flat character D. Dynamic character
________ 8. This is generally a narrative form, in any medium, consisting of people, events, or places that are
imaginary not based strictly on history or fact as opposed to creative nonfiction which is based on facts.
A. Writing convention B. Fiction C. Creative nonfiction D. Genres
_______ 9. It involves the sequence of events in a story.
A. Plot B. Character C. Setting D. Dialogue
_______ 10. He/She is also called the lead character.
A. Foil B. Main Character Round C. Character D. Stock Character
________ 11. It is the vantage point where the readers observe the events of the story.
A. Setting B. Point of View C. Plot D. Dialogue
_______ 12. It refers to the time and place where and when an event happens.
A. Setting B. Dialogue C. Point of View D. Location
_______ 13. It is the most common Point of View where the pronouns he, she, and they are used.
A. 1st Person B. 2nd Person C. 3rd Person D. 4th Person
________ 14. The following are the types of Irony EXCEPT
A. Situational B. Verbal C. Symbolic D. Dramatic
________ 15. It is the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities, by giving them symbolic
meanings that are different from their literal sense.
A. Symbolism B. Foreshadowing C. Setting D. Backstory
________ 16. A dove most of the time symbolizes .
A. war B. freedom C. confusion D. impurity
________ 17. This gives the reader details about the characters involved, which include physical
appearance, way of thinking, feeling, actions, and reactions to events.
A. Plot B. Character Sheet C. Characterization D. Scriptwriter
________ 18. This type of irony takes place when the speaker says something in sharp contrast
to his or her actual meaning.
A. Situational B. Verbal C. Symbolic D. Dramatic
_________19. Personal essays, travel writing, meditation on ideas, nature writing, autobiography, biography, literary
journalism, cultural commentary are creative nonfiction of varying writing styles. They can also be called _____.
A. Literary genres B. Literary devices C. Literary techniques D. Writing conventions
_________ 20. This is generally a narrative form, in any medium, consisting of people, events, or places that are
imaginary not based strictly on history or fact as opposed to creative nonfiction which is based on facts.
A. Writing convention B. Creative nonfiction C. Fiction D. Genres
_________21. What literary element is this: My breath escaped in ragged bursts, my quadriceps burning as I crested
the summit. The lake stretched before me, aquamarine, glistening in the hot August afternoon sun?
A. Characterization B. Setting C. Plot D. Descriptive imagery
_________22. The starry night sky looked so beautiful that it begged him to linger, but he reluctantly left for home.
This statement is an example of:
A. characterization B. setting C. plot D. descriptive imagery
_________23. This is an example of characterization: He pulled the arrow back on the bow until it would go no
further. When it left his hand, the arrow glided gracefully through the air and into the centre of the target. This
characterizes:
A. a skillful archer B. an inconsiderate archer C. an inexperienced archer D. a boastful archer
_______24. A literary piece has this theme when the character of the story is trying to overcome every circumstance
just to live.
A. heroism B. circle of life C. suffering D. survival
_______25. The streets stank of manure, the courtyards of urine, the stairwells stank of moldering wood and rat
droppings, the kitchens of spoiled cabbage and mutton fat; the unaired parlors stank of stale dust, the bedrooms of
greasy sheets, damp featherbeds, and the pungently sweet aroma of chamber pots. This is an imagery of:
A. tasting B. smelling C. touching D. hearing

B. Directions: Identify whether the following is a Stock Character, Stereotyped

Character, Hero/Heroine, Protagonist, Antagonist, Foil, Flat Character, Round
Character, Static Character or Dynamic Character or Dynamic Character.

______________________________________________ 26. Iron Man in The Avengers

___________________________________________ 27. Lola Flora in Ang Probinsyano
__________________________________________________28. Voldemort in Harry Potter
___________________________________________ 29. Deadpool
____________________________________________ 30. Primo in The Hows of Us

C. Directions: Identify the Point of View used in the following lines.

__________________________ 31. Georgina was so happy with the gift she received while Patrick was staring at
her. Jealousy was evident in his eyes.
________________________ 32. You are the first person who should love grandmother. She was there for you
ever since you were a kid. Do not be ungrateful.
_____________________________ 33. I was once a little girl whose only dream was to conquer the world. But growing
up, I thought it was already impossible. No one told me that conquering myself first
should be the bigger dream.
___________________________________34. The younger generation is mostly composed of strong independent women, and
Veronica always felt like she belongs.
___________________________________35. As we were walking towards the hall, a man stopped in front of me. Shocked, I
took a step backwards, only to be pulled back.

II. Directions: Match Column A with Column B. Create a similar table on your answer
sheet, matching the literary symbol with its connotative meaning.

Example:

SYMBOL MEANING
lion courage

A B

36. snake A. protection

37. water B. royalty
38. blue C. life
39. lightbulb D. betrayal
40. crown E. commitment
41. shield F. danger/death
42. sunrise G. growth
43. wedding ring H. sadness
44. tree I. idea
45. cross bones J. birth/rebirth

B. Directions: Write the word “yes” if the statement has irony and “no” if otherwise.

46. A post on Facebook complaining how useless Facebook is.

47. I broke my phone and lost my wallet; what a wonderful day it is.
48. Nothing is certain but death and memories.
49. A comedian telling an unresponsive audience, “You all are a great crowd.”
________50. Going on a blind date with someone.

“Don’t stress, do your best!”

-Teacher Kimberly Limbaro-Galo