Midterm Exam

CC2210-Language and Literary Text

2nd Semester AY: 2023-2024
Name:________________________ Course/Yr/Sec:__________________ Schedule:_____________ Score:____

Instruction: Read and follow the directions stated then answer the questions properly. The students are given 1 hour
to finish the exam. No points shall be given to answers with ERASURES or any ALTERATIONS.

Test 1. Modified True or False (10pts)

Directions: Write T if the statement is true. If the statement is false, underline the word which makes it wrong and
write the correct answer on the space provided.

_________1. Personification is a language that names something or action by imitating the sound associated with it.
_________2. A Metaphor is a statement that compares two things that are not alike and does not use the words
“like” or “as.”
_________3. Metonymy in literature is a tool of figurative language where an image, object, idea or symbol is used to
represent something other than its literal meaning.
_________4. Onomatopoeia is the attribution of human characteristics to non-living objects.
_________5. A Simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things and uses the words “like” or “as” and they
are commonly used in everyday communication.
_________6. Synecdoche is a type of figurative language that uses one part to refer to the whole, or the whole to
refer to the part.
_________7. Assonance is the intentional juxtaposition of similar sounding vowels.
_________8. Alliteration uses the juxtaposition of like-sounding consonants to create more powerful and more
memorable sentences, making it a great way to grab your reader’s attention.
_________9. Hyperbole is an exaggeration that is created to emphasize a point or bring out a sense of humor.
_________10. Symbolism refers to a concept by referring to it as one of its attributes. However, instead of making a
direct connection, you are simply letting one word or phrase stand in for another as a synonym.

Test 2. Identification (20 pts)

Directions: Possible answers can be found in the box provided. Put your answers on the given space before the
number.
Myth Legend Humorous The Hunger Games
Victory Lap Novel Contemporary Books Reminiscent
Cautionary Young Adult Novel Parody Hercules
Philosophical Inspirational Legend of San Juanico Bridge Mangkukulam
Anecdote Short Story Legend of Pina Legend of Mayon Volcano

_________1. Books that are set in the present time or the recent past (from 1945 up to the present). The genre often
explores the social, cultural, and political climate of the time.
_________2. A story with brief fictional prose narrative that is shorter than a novel and that usually deals with only a
few characters. And does not exceed 10,000 words and relatively have fewer pages compared to a Novel.
_________3. A story about a young girl being taken by an older man who believes he can claim her as his.
_________4. A work that’s created by imitating an existing original work in order to make fun of or comment on an
aspect of the original.
_________5. A very short story that is significant to the topic at hand; usually adding personal knowledge or
experience to the topic.
_________6. An anecdote that adds fun to the topic at hand.
_________7. An anecdote that remembers something general about the past or a specific event.
_________8. An anecdote expressed in order to make others think more deeply about the topic at hand.
_________9. An anecdote that is told in order to inspire or give positive emotions. They are often about not giving up,
achieving goals or dreams, and so on.
_________10. Anecdotes that warn others about the dangers or bad consequences surrounding the topic at hand.
_________11. A novel that shares a story about a place called Panem with its 12 districts forced to select a boy and
a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event with District 12 Tribute, Katniss Everdeen.
_________12. Generally described as books written for an audience of 12-20 year olds. It may also include books
primarily written for adults but which have appeal to younger readers.
_________13. A fictional narrative that explores characters, settings, and events in a longer format.
_________14. Designed to teach a lesson about a real person or about human events or actions in history, with a few
facts dramatically changed.
_________15. A symbolic narrative, usually of unknown origin and at least partly traditional, that ostensibly relates
actual events and that is especially associated with religious belief.
_________16. A Filipino myth of a kind of person who does love potions and malicious curses, summon ghosts to
haunt dolls, raise the dead (or at least control dead bodies), and other things related to necromancy.
_________17. A myth about a man who slayed the Nemean Lion, the ferocious monster of Nemea who lurked in the
hills of Tretos.
_________18. A folktale about Pinang, an adorable yet lazy girl, who later turned into a fruit.
_________19. This story revolves around the beautiful princess Magayon and the warrior Panganoron. Their tragic
love story ends with their deaths, with a Volcano that emerged as a symbol of their eternal love.
_________20. A legend about a bridge would never be finished unless the blood of children would be spilled on the
foundation.

Test 3. Enumeration (15pts)

Directions: Give the appropriate answers to each of the questions asked.

1-5. What are the 5 most common Plot of a Story? ___________________________________________________

6-8. Three Types of Myth._______________________________________________________________________

9-10. Two Types of Legend._____________________________________________________________________

11-13. Three Types of Aetiological Myth.____________________________________________________________

14-15. Give at least 2 Elements of a Contemporary Short Story._________________________________________

Test 4. Essay (20 pts)

Directions: Write an essay on each of the following topics/scenario/situation given. Minimum of 5 sentences is
required on each question.

1. How important are those 12 types of Figurative Language in deepening your understanding and application of the
succeeding topics that were discussed?

2. In your own words and understanding, what are the differences between Legend and Myth. Provide 1 example
each to legitimize your answer.
Answer Key

Test 1.
1. Onomatopoeia
2. T
3. Symbolism
4. Personification
5. T
6. T
7. T
8. T
9. T
10. Metonymy

Test 2.
1. Contemporary Books
2. Short Story
3. Victory Lap
4. Parody
5. Anecdote
6. Humorous
7. Reminiscent
8. Philosophical
9. Inspirational
10. Cautionary
11. The Hunger Games
12. Young Adult Novel
13. Novel
14. Legend
15. Myth
16. Mangkukulam
17. Hercules
18. Legend of Pina
19. Legend of Mayon Volcano
20. Legend of San Juanico Bridge

Test 3.

1-5. Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

6-8. Aetiological, Historical, Psychological
9-10. Urban, Folklore
11-13. Natural, Etymological, Religious
14-15. (Any of these) Plot, Character, Setting, Conflict, Theme