LONG TEST IN CREATIVE WRITING
PART I: Multiple Choice:
Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. What is imagery in literature?
a. A type of rhyme scheme
b. A figure of speech using comparisons
c. The use of vivid and descriptive language to create
sensory experiences.
2. Which type of diction is characterized by the use of
precise, elevated, and sophisticated language?
a. Informal diction
b. Formal diction
c. Colloquial diction
3. What is a paradox?
a. A statement that seems contradictory but may reveal
a deeper truth
b. A figure of speech that uses contrasting words for
effect
c. A humorous statement that exaggerates for effect
4. Which of the following is an example of visual imagery?
a. "The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the room."
b. "The deafening thunder shook the windows."
c. "The deep green leaves rustled in the breeze."
5. Which of the following sentences uses colloquial diction?
a. "The weather today is quite inclement."
b. "The weather's real lousy today."
c. "The weather this day is unfavorable."
6. In literature, when someone says "I'm just a little tired"
after running a marathon, it is an example of:
a. Paradox
b. Understatement
c. Oxymoron
7. Sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami are words that
suggest _______________ imagery.
a. olfactory
b. visual
c. gustatory
d. auditory
8. The Legal Wives, one of GMA 7s primetime offering, uses
Maranao language to make its story more believable and
more appealing to the viewers. Maranao language falls in
what kind of diction?
a. Informal
b. Colloquial
c. Slang
d. Formal
9. In which type of writing is formal diction most commonly
found?
a. Novels
b. Conversational dialogue
c. Academic and business documents
10. Which of the following is an example of auditory imagery?
a. "The waves gently lapped against the shore."
b. "The sun kissed my skin as I lay on the beach."
c. "The symphony of crickets filled the night air."
PART II: Picking Out Sensory Details (11-15)
Pick out at least 5 sensory details from the narrative below,
and write them opposite the type of imagery where they
belong.
“The sun hung low in the evening sky, casting a warm, golden
hue over the tranquil countryside. As I strolled along the
narrow dirt path, the earth beneath my feet felt cool and
slightly damp from a recent rain. I could hear the soft rustling
of leaves in the gentle breeze, a symphony of nature's
whispers.
I approached a quaint, old cottage nestled among a cluster of
towering oak trees. The air was filled with the sweet scent of
blooming wildflowers that adorned the cottage's garden, a riot
of colors that painted a masterpiece in the fading daylight. I
couldn't resist plucking a vibrant red rose and inhaling its
intoxicating fragrance, a fragrant embrace that enveloped my
senses.”
Imagery Sensory Detail from the Narrative
Visual
Auditory
Gustatory
Tactile
Olfactory
PART III: Correcting Diction Error
Rewrite the following sentences to correct the diction error
16. Oh, I ate two much!
17. Janet doesn’t work hear anymore.
18. No thanks, I don’t want none of that cake.
19. The man which stole the car was caught.
20. My book is their on the table.
21. Their always arguing with each other.
22. This book is boring that I can't hardly read it.
23. She seems to have a hard time excepting compliments.
24. We were amazed at how adapt students were in the use
of technology for learning.
25. After our vacation, we decided to precede with our plan.
Part III: Using Figures of Speech (26-35)
Write your own sentence demonstrating the figure of speech
being asked in each item.
Figures of Speech Sentence
Oxymoron
Paradox
Simile
Personification
Irony