SAMAR COLLEGES, INC.

Catbalogan City

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Second Quarter Summative Test in Journalism 9 & 10

Name: ______________________________________ Grade Level: ________

Teacher: ____________________________________ Date: _______________

Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, write the letter that corresponds to the correct
answer.

1. What is an in-depth and factual write-up on a topical issue which seeks to give
comprehensive information in a more captivating and relaxed style than straight
news?
a. Editorial c. Poem
b. Feature story d. Short story
2. What best describes a feature writer in crafting, weaving, and presenting his
ideas?
a. Flying as a bird c. Sweet as a Nightingale
b. Free as a bird d. White as dove
3. Which is not under the umbrella of feature writing?
a. Character sketch c. Fictional write-up
b. Essays d. Poems
4. Who defined feature as an insight into a trend or an issue or personality?
a. Associated Press c. Okoye (2012)
b. Ferdinand Bulusan d. Reuters Handbook of Journ
5. Which is not a characteristic of a feature story?
a. Variety of form and style c. Variety of tones
b. Variety of subject matter d. Variety show
6. Where does the feature writer in writing a feature story depend on?
a. Human body c. Love of work
b. Human interest d. Salary
7. Effect of technology in todays generation falls under what type of feature?
a. Historical and cultural feature
b. Personality/character sketch feature
c. Science and technology feature
d. Travelogue
8. Balangiga bells: Tracing the way to our stolen heritage falls under what type of
feature?
a. Historical and cultural feature
b. Science and technology feature
c. Travelogue
d. Personality/character sketch feature
9. Cory: The Women Hero of EDSA I falls under what type of feature?
a. Historical and cultural feature
b. Personality/character sketch feature
c. Science and technology feature
d. Travelogue
10. 7 mountains and a stream to paradise falls under what type of feature?
a. Historical and cultural feature
b. Personality/character sketch feature
c. Science and technology feature
d. Travelogue
11. With a type of feature story in mind, which of the following do not belong to the
group?
a. Blanca Falls Invites!
b. How to cook Maja
c. Journey to Mt. Iraya
d. Splashing in Buri Inflatable park
12. What technique in writing the introduction is portrayed in this statement?
He was a murderer and a drug pusher. Yes, that was Ambo 7 years ago. You
now see him preaching in the chapel of St. Anthony every Wednesday.
a. Allusion c. Descriptive
b. Contrast d. Summary
13. What is called a feature story that is based on a timely news happening?
a. Historical essay c. News feature
b. Human interest feature d. Personality sketch
14. What is a concise expression of facts and opinions or an analytical interpretation
of significant and timely topics or issues?
a. Cartoon c. Feature
b. Editorial d. News
15. The following are the elements of an editorial, EXCEPT:
a. Freedom c. Pieces of evidence
b. Issue d. Stand
16. The main aim of this editorial is to put the news in its proper perspective. The
paper may take a neutral stand on the specified issue and may give the
responsibility of choosing a side to the readers themselves.
a. Editorial liners c. Editorial of interpretation
b. Editorial of crusade d. Editorial of persuasion
17. These are short, witty paragraphs, either serious or light.
a. Editorial liners c. Editorial of interpretation
b. Editorial of crusade d. Editorial of persuasion
18. This editorial usually endorses a thought or course of action. It promotes a
concept, an idea, or an advocacy. This is also called a campaign editorial.
a. Editorial liners c. Editorial of interpretation
b. Editorial of crusade d. Editorial of persuasion
19. Following the principles of argumentation and debate, this type of editorial takes
a stand in a controversial issue and tries to convince the readers to adopt this
stand.
a. Editorial liners c. Editorial of interpretation
b. Editorial of crusade d. Editorial of persuasion
20. The following are functions of editorial, EXCEPT:
a. Convict c. Persuade
b. Criticize d. Praise
21. This is a write-up of a personal opinion.
a. Column c. Feature
b. Editorial d. News
22. This is a column of various topics that are separated by a moustache like
asterisks.
a. Book column c. Hodge-podge column
b. Chatter column d. Opinion column
23. This is a column about well-known persons. All materials should be true and all
suggestions are complimentary.
a. Book column c. Hodge-podge column
b. Chatter column d. Opinion column
24. This column consists of several short reviews which help the reader find titles for
book reports.
a. Book column c. Hodge-podge column
b. Chatter column d. Opinion column
25. This column concerns the readers views and may take the form of the poll or
inquiring reporter and the letter to the editor.
a. Book column c. Hodge-podge column
b. Chatter column d. Opinion column
26. Life is unfair, but life is what we live for. What technique in beginning an
editorial is used?
a. A question
b. An order
c. Emphatic statement or maxim
d. Prophecy
27. If we do not listen to Mother earth, we will wake up one day wishing to live in
Jupiter and Saturn. What technique in beginning an editorial is used?
a. A question
b. An order
c. Emphatic statement or maxim
d. Prophecy
28. Do you still remember when Duterte vowed to clean the country of criminality in
6 months? What technique in beginning an editorial is used?
a. A question
b. An order
c. Emphatic statement or maxim
d. Prophecy
29. Stop cyberbullying! What technique in beginning an editorial is used?
a. A question
b. An order
c. Emphatic statement or maxim
d. Prophecy
30. People should look in the mirror and know themselves as honestly as possible.
After all, first impression lasts! What technique in ending an editorial is used?
a. Advice c. Proverb
b. Analogy d. Quotation
31. We should start changing our system. Let us dress up and vote.
a. Advice c. Proverb
b. Analogy d. Quotation
32. If we think education is expensive, let us take it from Will Durant who said,
Education is progressive discovery of our own ignorance.
a. Advice c. Proverb
b. Analogy d. Quotation
33. If that is the case, school is like prison, and students are like prisoners.
a. Advice c. Proverb
b. Analogy d. Quotation
34. This is a letter sent in by the readers which is printed in the editorial page, in
response to something going on in the school.
a. Letter for a loved one c. Letter of dissent
b. Letter of complaint d. Letter to the editor
35. Who is liable to any written topics of a columnist once the article is published?
a. The columnist and the editor
b. The columnist himself
c. The columnist, the editor and the publisher
d. The company
36. Which is not a suggestion in writing columns?
a. Give timely and helpful information
b. Use high-fallutin words
c. Use quotes and references
d. Write simple and short sentences
37. Which of the Column writing is very different from other forms of writing because
unlike straight news and feature writing, columns have ____?
a. Conviction c. Emotional touch
b. Dedicated readerships d. Unending complaints
38. The following are tips in column writing, EXCEPT:
a. Refer to facts
b. Understand opposing viewpoints
c. Use analogies
d. Write in full length
39. Hodge-podge column is suitable in these print media, EXCEPT:
a. BizNewsAsia c. Philippine Daily Inquirer
b. Forbes Magazine d. Times Magazine
40. These can be subject to book column, EXCEPT:
a. Harry Potter J.K. Rowling
b. A thousand splendid suns Khalid Hosseini
c. Twilight Stephanie Mayer
d. Diary