9.

What information is biased and is used in such a way that it misleads the targeted individual to
Name: _______________________________ Grade and Sec: ________ motivate them to think
or act in a certain way?
Date: ________ Score: _____ A. Cohesive Devices B. Parallelism C. Propaganda
D. Writing Technique
General Instructions: 10. What word means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more words or ideas are of
Read the instructions in each test type and answer it correctly. Write your answer on a separate sheet equal importance?
of paper. A. Cohesive Devices B. Parallelism C. Propaganda
D. Writing Technique
I. LITERARY CRITICISM APPROACHES
Literary criticism is the reasoned consideration of literary works and issues. In this section, specify 11. What do you call a word or a phrase that is used to connect ideas?
what approach is given meaning. A. Cohesive Devices B. Parallelism C. Propaganda
D. Writing Technique
Instructions: Read the definition for items 1-6. Supply the missing letters to complete the correct word
on literary criticism approaches. Write the word in your answer sheet. 12. In literary criticism, which factor is NOT included in “explaining the context” in which the work was
created?
1. It highlights the being called woman – everything about her. A. The summary of the story
F E M I N I S M B. The social or political context
2. This approach is directed towards the effect / impact of the story to the reader. C. The place of the work in a creative or academic tradition
R E A D E R ‘ S R E S P O N S E D. The relationship between the work and the creator’s life experience
3. It assesses the merit of the literary work based on the rubric of values ascendancy.
This is for item number 13.
M O R A L I S T
“The “Dead Star” which his considered as the first modern short story written in English by a
4. This approach will explore the setting specifically the time when the literary work was written. Filipino was composed by Paz Marquez-Benitez and was published in 1925.”
H I S T O R I C A L
13. What ‘structure in writing’ is the text above applicable for writing a literary critique?
5. In literary theory, it reads the text as an expression of contemporary class struggle. A. Analysis B. Conclusion C. Introduction
M A R X I S T D. Summary
6. It is centered on the relationship and interconnectivity of the elements that comprise the literary
work. READING COMPREHENSION
S T R U C T U R A L I S M Part 1 – CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

For numbers 14-17, read the text in the box carefully and answer the questions correctly. Refer your
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE
answer to the statements below the box indicated with Roman numerals.
This part of the test measures your knowledge and understanding about the lessons in this quarter:
composing an argumentative essay, techniques in writing, features of a short story, cohesive devices,
Corporal Punishment
and parallelism.
“I strongly support allowing corporal punishment in schools. It is an appropriate discipline for
Instructions: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of your answer.
students. It set boundaries and it motivates children like us to behave accordingly,” started Michael.
7. What type of essay must a writer remain unbiased in writing?
“I am against that notion,” Alexander replied. “Corporal punishment should be banned in school for
A. Argumentative B. Descriptive C. Informative D. Persuasive
it creates an unsafe and violent environment to students. I would not like to go to school knowing the
idea that teachers have the freedom to just inflict harm to their students,” he continued. “That’s totally
8. What essay acknowledges opposing claims and compares ideas to establish a position?
not the case Alex. If you know how to behave well then there is no reason for a teacher to punish
A. Argumentative B. Descriptive C. Informative D. Persuasive
you. Teachers know their limit, too. They are mindful of the consequences, and these are hindering

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 them to punish children for no valid reason. Corporal punishment is a commendable way to correct “Ah!” said Mr. Tumnus in a rather melancholy voice, “if only I had worked harder at geography
students’ disruptive behavior, not the other way around,” Michael explained. when I was a little Faun, I should no doubt know all about those strange countries.

I. Allow corporal punishment in schools.

II. Corporal Punishment should be banned in schools. 18. Tumnus and Lucy are examples of what element of a story?
III. Corporal punishment is a punishment for a misdemeanor. A. Character B. Conflict C. Setting
IV. Corporal punishment creates an unsafe and violent environment to students. D. Theme
V. Corporal punishment sets boundaries, and it motivates children like us to behave
accordingly. 19. What is the setting?
~~~~~~ A. Cair Paravel B. Narnia C. Sea
14. Which of the following statements are examples of a claim? D. Wardrobe
A. I & II B. I & III C. II & III D. I & IV E. IV & V
15. Which statement is the counterargument? 20. “Ah!” said Mr. Tumnus in a rather melancholy voice. What does the underlined word mean?
A. I B. II C. III D. IV E. V A. contented B. disappointed C. happy
16. Which idea was the rebuttal? D. sad
A. I B. II C. III D. IV E. V
21. What does Tumnus imply when he said, “if only I had worked harder at geography when I was a
17. Which statements are evidence of the claims. little Faun, I should no doubt know all about those strange countries”?
A. I & II B. I & III C. II & III D. I & IV E. IV & V A. He is proud of his achievement in school. C. He is regretful of not doing his
best in class.
Part 2 - WHAT LUCY FOUND THERE B. He is confused of the things he did in school. D. He is angry of the things he
For numbers 18-21, refer to the story in the box. had not done back then.
…WHAT LUCY FOUND THERE
III. IDENTIFICATION
“Good evening.” Said Lucy. But the Faun was so busy picking up its parcels that at first it did not FACT & OPINION
reply. When it had finished, it made her a little bow. It is important for learners like you to be able to recognize differences between facts and opinions so
“Good evening, good evening,” said the Faun. “Excuse me --- I don’t want to be inquisitive --- but you would know what to believe and what to consider as someone's perspective. Separating fact from
should I be right in thinking that you are a daughter of Eve?” opinion is central to interpreting information intelligently. In this part of the test, apply your
“My name is Lucy,” said she, not quite understanding him. understanding of facts and opinions.
“But you are --- forgive me --- you are what they call a girl?” said the Faun.
“Of course, I’m a girl,” said Lucy. Instructions: You may reread the story “…What Lucy Found There” and decide whether each of the
“You are in fact Human?” following statements from the passage is a fact or an opinion. Write FACT or OPINION for your
“Of course, I’m human,” said Lucy still a little puzzled. answer.
“To be sure, to be sure,” said the Faun. “How stupid of me! But I’ve never seen a Son of Adam or
a daughter of Eve before. I am delighted. That is to say ---” and then it stopped as if it had been going O 22. How stupid of me.
to say something it had not intended but had remembered in time. “Delighted, delighted,” it went on. F 23. Of course, I am human.
“Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Tumnus.” F 24. I got in through the wardrobe in the spare room.
“I am very pleased to meet you, Mr. Tumnus,” said Lucy. O 25. If only I had worked harder at geography when I was a little Faun, I should no doubt know all
“And may I ask, O Lucy Daughter of Eve,” said Tumnus, “how you have come into Narnia?” about those
“Narnia? What’s that?” said Lucy. strange countries.
“This is the land of Narnia,” said the Faun, “where we are now; all that lies between the lamppost F 26. This is the land of Narnia, where we are now; all that lies between the lamppost and the great
and the great castle of Cair Paravel on the eastern sea. And you--- you have come from the wild castle of Cair
woods of the west?” Paravel on the eastern sea.
“I --- I got in through the wardrobe in the spare room, said Lucy. B. PARALLELISM

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Parallelism makes a sentence concise, clear, and easy to read. It is important that you know what 40. People expected the stock market to crash due to COVID. ON THE CONTRARY it
makes a sentence grammatically incorrect when considering parallelism. went up.
41. Businesses are doing badly. BESIDES they are finding it difficult to pay back their
Instructions: Read each sentence carefully. Determine whether its structure is Parallel or Not. Write loans.
“P” if the statement is parallel and “NP” if Not Parallel. 42. Carlo is not likely to get army selection. He is always sick In spite of this he is only five
feet tall.
NP 27. Some people think that being successful is the same thing as to have money. 43. We were planning to visit Camiguin. ___ Otherwise__ we were unable to go due to
P 28. Did you decide not to come because you are tired or are you feeling sick? COVID restrictions.
P 29. He started the engine, released the hand break, and checked the mirror. 44. Answer only if you are sure. Otherwise you will lose marks as there is negative marks for
NP 30. She decided to leave her job and travelling the world. wrong answers.
NP 31. He suggested that we go for a meal then we should see a film. 45. Installing CCTV cameras will deter people from throwing waste in public places.
MOREOVER it will help police to
catch criminals.
VI. TRUE or FALSE
COMPOSING ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
Nothing goes wrong if you know how to analyze and breakout statement into true or false category.

Instructions: Read each statement about making argument and determine whether the statement is
true or false. Write the word “TRUE” if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is not.
__F___ 46. All true statements are facts.
__T___ 47. Rebuttal is a response to the counter- argument.
__F__ 48. The con-side speaks in favor of the claim made in the argument.
__F___ 49. In an argumentative essay, there is no third position of an argument like, “I don’t know”.
__T__ 50. In writing, an author must follow proper techniques in writing to fully deliver his ideas and to
totally convince
himself and the readers that he had crafted a good argument.

VII. ESSAY
Write your thoughts! In essay writing, it develops your critical thinking skills, language skills, and
analytical skills. It helps you understand the meaning of words and sentences. It also enhances your
communication and comprehension skills. Write and share your ideas!

V. FILL IN THE BLANK Instruction: Choose one among the stories: The Little Prince, The Last Leaf, and The Necklace.
COHESIVE DEVICES Write your comments or reactions about the conflict (problem) or resolution (ending) of your chosen
Writing becomes more meaningful when appropriate cohesive devices are appropriately linked to story. Observe correct mechanics in writing (grammar, indention, and punctuation and capitalization).
convey correct ideas.
“Be humble and never think that you are better than anyone else.
Instructions: Fill in the blanks using the cohesive devices given in the box to complete the meaning of
each sentence. Write the word[s] of your answer. Remember, for dust you are and to dust you shall return.”
Otherwise However As a result Moreover
Firstly In spite of this On the contrary Besides

38. It was raining heavily. HOWEVER the match continued.

39. FIRSTLY I would like to thank all of you for coming.

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