Department of Education

Region V
Division of Camarines Sur
STA. JUSTINA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sta. Justina, Buhi, Camarines Sur

Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________

Grade & Section: __________________________ Rating: ___________

3rd quarter
ENGLISH 8
Summative Test No.1

I. Directions: Read each passage carefully then answer the questions that follow.
Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
A. Traditional Malaysian cuisine, although tasty is quite unhealthy. Fortunately, the younger
set now seem to be refocusing on Japanese, Korean and Chinese food that are much
healthier. However, there is still an over-abundance of fast food restaurants that get the
youngsters into unhealthy eating habits.
B.
1. The author show bias against_______.
a. Korean and Chinese cuisine
b. Traditional Malaysian cuisine
c. Fast food restaurants

2. Which statement signaled the author’s bias?

a. However, there is still an over-abundance of fast food restaurants that get the
youngsters into unhealthy eating habits.
b. Fortunately, the younger set now seem to be refocusing on Japanese, Korean and
Chinese food that are much healthier.
c. Traditional Malaysian cuisine, although tasty is quite unhealthy. Malaysia is on a
threatening downward spiral fueled by religious bigotry. We are a growing
polarized nation at war with ourselves. The recent years have been marred
by reports that show us just how badly divided we are becoming. We feel as
though the damage is already done and our society has reached the peak of
desolation where most of us are feeling despondent about our nation’s
future.

3. The author show bias against_________.

a. Religious bigotry in Malaysia
b. Malaysian society
c. Malaysia’s future

II. Read the following questions and encircle the letter of the correct answer.

4. A form of communication which is intended to manipulate, mislead, distort, and influence the attitude
and the way of thinking of people toward an issue.
a. Propaganda c. Judgments
b. Advertisement d. Techniques

5. The kind of propaganda device that entices everyone to come and join since everyone else is doing the
same thing.
a. Glittering Generalities c. Name-Calling
b. Bandwagon d. Testimonials

6. This is a propaganda device that uses strong emotional words or highly values concepts such as love,
freedom, and honor to arouse passionate emotions.
 a. Glittering Generalities c. Name-Calling
b. Bandwagon d. Testimonials

7. This is a propaganda device that makes people form judgments without benefit of evidence on which
the judgment should be based.
a. Glittering Generalities c. Name-Calling
b. Bandwagon d. Testimonials
8. This is a propaganda device where a public figure or a celebrity promotes of endorses a product or a
political candidate.
a. Glittering Generalities c. Name-Calling
b. Bandwagon d. Testimonials

9. This propaganda device people hold negative judgment or unpleasant public belief about a certain group
of people or individuals who do not belong to their class or level.
a. Glittering Generalities c. Plain Folks
b. Bandwagon d. Stereotyping

10. This device is used to present wealthy and powerful people as common or ordinary people.
a. Glittering Generalities c. Plain Folks
b. Bandwagon d. Stereotyping

III. Analyze the sentences below and state what type of propaganda device is used in
each. Write your answers in the space provided before each number.

Bandwagon Name-Calling Stereotyping

Testimonials Plain Folks Glittering Generalities

___________________1. A presidential candidate had a "boodle" fight meal with the barrio
folks.

___________________2. The popular actress uses a high-end type of shampoo to treat falling
hair. You should, too.

___________________3. Children dislike eating vegetables.

___________________4. Old people are forgetful.

___________________5. What the world needs now is love.

___________________6. Your favorite celebrities drink CaféCinc. Join them for a satisfying
coffee drink!

___________________7. Get a time sharing arrangement at Alluring Island Hotel for only
P3,500. All your friends will be getting this deal, too. Don't be left out! Join your friends!

___________________8. Mayor Juan Dela Cruz interacted with his townmates in T-shirt and
rubber slippers.

___________________9. A lady senator called a former commissioner "fungus face."

___________________10. The same senator described some of her employees as "discombobu

lated moral retardates!"

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