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PRE – TEST

Name:_________________________________________ Date: __________________

Grade & Section: ________________________________ Score: _________________

Test I: Direction: Encircle the correct answer of the following questions.

1. It is often defined as the product of creative expression.

a. Arts b. Music
c. Literature d. Literary work
2. is a broad term that can refer to novels, novellas, poems, and short stories.
a. Art appreciation b. Literature
c. Arts d. Music
3. The_______________ was also known for its poetry and literature by writers like Langston
Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Claude McKay.
a. Harlem Renaissance b. Modern
c. Renaissance d. Classical
4. During this era literature and music once again connected in a significant way.
a. Harlem Renaissance b. Renaissance period
c. Vietnam War d. Modern
5. While the term ''visual art'' is a broad one that can be defined in several ways, in this context it
will be describing the mediums of film and comic books.
a. Visual Arts Literature b. Literature
c. Literary Arts d. Visual Literature
6. Which statement is wrong?
a. Art and literature are fundamental to the human experience.
b. They allow people to express themselves and to connect to one another.
c. All human cultures produce some form of art; it is a universal human cultural
touchstone.
d. All are correct
7. a form of art with a long and rich history.
a. Literary works b. Literature
c. Arts d. Visual Literature
8. The earliest recorded literary work dates
a. 210 BCE b. 210 CE
c. 2100 BCE d. 21 CE
9. Harlem Renaissance, an art movement led by Black Americans from the.
a. 1900s – 1930s b. 1910s – 1930s
c. 1910s – 1950s d. 1910s – 1940s
10. Who wrote "Ohio" during the Vietnam War?
a. Crosby b. Nash and Young
c. Marvin Gaye d. Taylor Swift
11. Which of the following is an independent clause?
a. Although she was tired b. He finished his work
c. Since it's raining d. After the movie
12. Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?
a. The sun is shining brightly. b. Because the sun is shining brightly.
c. I enjoy sunny days. d We went for a walk.
13. In the sentence, "She studied diligently, yet she failed the exam," which part is the
independent clause?
a. She studied diligently, b. yet she failed the exam
c. She studied d. she failed the exam
14. Which of the following is a dependent clause?
a. He went to the store. b. While he went to the store.
c. Eating ice cream. d. She painted the fence.
15. Identify the independent clause in the sentence: "Even though it was raining, they decided to
have a picnic."
a. Even though it was raining, b. they decided to have a picnic.
c. Even though d. to have a picnic
16. Which sentence is a compound-complex sentence?
a. She read a book. b. Although it rained, she went outside.
c. The cat slept, and the dog barked. d. He ran fast.
17. In the sentence "After the storm passed, the sky cleared," what is the dependent clause?
a. After the storm passed, b. the sky cleared
c. the storm passed d. After the
18. Choose the sentence with a non-restrictive dependent clause:
a. The car that I bought is red. b. My friend, who is a doctor, visited
yesterday.
c. She sings beautifully. d. He walked to the store.
19. Which sentence contains a restrictive dependent clause?
a. I saw a movie that I really liked. b. She took her dog for a walk.
c. It was a sunny day. d. He studied diligently.
20. In the sentence "Whenever she visits, she brings gifts," what is the subordinating conjunction
that introduces the dependent clause?
a. Whenever b. she visits
c) she brings gifts d. she
21. Overstatement or understatement to mean something other than the simple dictionary
definitions of the words.
a. Literal language b. Figurative language
c. Metaphor d. Simile
22. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is
not literally applicable.
a. Simile b. Hyperbole
c. Metaphor d. Literal language
23. It is the language that means just what is says without using comparison, overstatement or
understatement.
a. Simile b. Literal language
c. Figurative language d. Metaphor
24. A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different
kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid.
a. Simile b. Metaphor
c. Hyperbole d. Personification
25. What is an example of hyperbole?
a. My feet is killing me b. I am happy
c. I'm tired, I want to sleep d. Your voice is like an angel
26. Positively persuade by highlighting the benefits of taking action or choosing the right path.
a. Positive Message b. Fair Message
c. Good Idea d. Negative Message
27. The following are words with negative meaning except:
a. Narcissistic b. enchanting
c. Cruel d. Unfortunate
28. My mother always checks on me because she is_________. In the part of " Positive
Message".
a. Fretful b. Cautious
c. Tolerant d. Generous
29. Making 40 points better on your preliminary exam than you did on your midterm is an
example of:
a. Positive change b. Negative change
c. No change d. A and B
30. Ian is very happy to meet his friend after a long time. What kind of message did you read?
a. Good idea b. Positive message
c. Optimistic message d. Cheerful message
31. Persuasive arguments show bad consequences of not following.
a. Facts b. Rules
c. Ideas d. Opinion
32. A particular course of action or if they do the wrong thing.
a. Punishment b. Reward
 c. Fairness d. Forceful
33. The following are words with positive meaning except:
a. Hopeful b. Manageable
c. Gross d. Prudent
34. The gift you gave me last time was______. In the part of "Negative Message".
a. Extravagant b. Cheap
c. Disappointing d. Embarrassed
35. Captain noticed that some of residents in their barangay just dumped their garbage anywhere.
a. Positive Feedback b. Negative change
c. Bad Feedback d. Negative Message
36. Which of the following best defines the term "haiku"?
a. A long narrative poem with a moral lesson
b. A traditional Chinese poem with eight lines
c. A short form of Japanese poetry with three lines
d. A type of Korean folk song accompanied by a dance
37. What is a common theme found in many East Asian folktales?
a. Love conquers all
b. Good triumphs over evil
c. Money brings happiness
d. Revenge is justified
38. Which of the following is a notable feature of East Asian short stories?
a. Extensive use of complex metaphors
b. Focus on individualism and self-expression
c. Emphasis on supernatural elements and magical creatures
d. Depiction of characters' inner thoughts and emotions
39. In East Asian poems, what is the significance of the "kireji"?
a. A specific type of musical instrument used in poem recitals
b. A break or pause that separates different parts of the poem
c. The title or heading of the poem
d. A type of rhyme scheme commonly used in East Asian poetry
40. Which of the following is a characteristic of East Asian folktales?
a. Linear and straightforward plot structure
b. Absence of moral lessons or teachings
c. Lack of supernatural or mythical elements
d. Inclusion of multiple storylines and parallel narratives
41. What is the primary purpose of East Asian short stories?
a. To entertain readers with thrilling adventures
b. To educate readers about historical events
c. To explore complex philosophical concepts
d. To provide moral lessons and insights into human nature
42. Which of the following is a common stylistic device used in East Asian poems?
a. Alliteration b. Simile
c. Sonnet d. Hyperbole
43. What distinguishes East Asian poems from Western poetry?
a. Use of rhyme and meter
b.) Focus on individual emotions and personal experiences
c. Lack of symbolism and metaphorical language
d. Preference for long, epic narratives
44. Which of the following is a notable feature of East Asian folktales?
a. Emphasis on rationality and logical reasoning
b. Inclusion of supernatural elements and mythical creatures
c. Use of first-person narration to convey personal experiences
d. Absence of conflict or tension in the plot
45. In East Asian short stories, what is the significance of the "yi"?
a. A traditional dance performed during storytelling sessions
b. A specific type of rhyme pattern used in the narrative
c. A moral or lesson conveyed through the story
d. A descriptive term used to depict the setting or atmosphere

For items 46-50, True or False

36. Figurative language is the use of dictionary meaning.
a. True b. False
37. Simile is used in literal language
a. True b. False
38. Art is difficult to define because it is so broad.
a. True b. False
39. Literature refers to any creative written work, including poetry, novels, and short stories.
a. True b. False
40. Arts and literature allow people to express themselves and to connect to one another.
a. True b. False