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Q2M1 Parallel Assessment

Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the best answer from the given options.

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1. Email address *

2. Last Name, First Name, M.I. *

3. Grade 9 Section: *

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Newton

Faraday

Darwin

Mendel

Abueva

Kepler

4. 1. The name a well-known African American writer, who is celebrated as a 1 point

powerful writer of the Harlem Renaissance, the artistic movement that

brought about an explosion of African American art, music, and literature in
the 1920sand 30s. *

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Edgar Albert Guest

Douglas Malloch

William Ernest Henley

Langston Hughes

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5. 2. It refers to the title of the poem by item #1 that builds on an 1 point

understanding of the financial struggles facing many black families in the

early 1900s, which was written about 100 years ago and its message still
resonates today. *

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See It Through

Mother to Son

Good Timber

Invictus

6. 3. It refers to a poetic element on the author’s use of specific and accurate 1 point
words, to “show” the message to the reader rather than to “tell” them. *

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Tone

Word Choice

Imagery

Style

Theme

7. 4. It refers to the way that the author uses words – the author’s vocabulary, 1 point

sentence structure, figurative language, and sentence arrangement. *

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Tone

Word Choice

Imagery

Style

Theme

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8. 5. It refers to visually descriptive or figurative language in a literary work 1 point

which are all details that the authors use to give a sense of emotion to the
reader. *

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Tone

Word Choice

Imagery

Style

Theme

9. 6. It refers to the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, 1 point

situation, etc. *

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Tone

Word Choice

Imagery

Style

Theme

10. 7. It refers to the the topic or general truth observed in life as a subject of 1 point
a piece of writing, usually the author's thoughts on a specific topic. *

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Tone

Word Choice

Imagery

Style

Theme

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11. 8. Which part of the poem "Mother to Son" talks about the mother's advice 1 point
for her son to keep? *

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Well, son, I’ll tell you: Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.It’s had tacks in it, And
splinters,And boards torn up,And places with no carpet on the floor—Bare.

But all the timeI’se been a-climbin’ on,And reachin’ landin’s,And turnin’ corners, And
sometimes goin’ in the dark Where there ain’t been no light.

So boy, don’t you turn back. Don’t you set down on the steps’ Cause you finds it’s
kinder hard. Don’t you fall now—For I’se still goin’, honey,I’se still climbin’,And life for me
ain’t been no crystal stair.

12. 9. Which part of the poem "Mother to Son" talks about the hardships of 1 point
life? *

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Well, son, I’ll tell you: Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.It’s had tacks in it, And
splinters,And boards torn up,And places with no carpet on the floor—Bare.

But all the timeI’se been a-climbin’ on,And reachin’ landin’s,And turnin’ corners, And
sometimes goin’ in the dark Where there ain’t been no light.

So boy, don’t you turn back. Don’t you set down on the steps’ Cause you finds it’s
kinder hard. Don’t you fall now—For I’se still goin’, honey,I’se still climbin’,And life for me
ain’t been no crystal stair.

13. 10. Which part of the poem "Mother to Son" talks about the mother's 1 point
response to the hardships of life? *

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Well, son, I’ll tell you: Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.It’s had tacks in it, And
splinters,And boards torn up,And places with no carpet on the floor—Bare.

But all the timeI’se been a-climbin’ on,And reachin’ landin’s,And turnin’ corners, And
sometimes goin’ in the dark Where there ain’t been no light.

So boy, don’t you turn back. Don’t you set down on the steps’ Cause you finds it’s
kinder hard. Don’t you fall now—For I’se still goin’, honey,I’se still climbin’,And life for me
ain’t been no crystal stair.

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14. 11. It refers to a poetic element featured in the poem "Mother to Son" that 1 point
presents comparison over several lines throughout the poem. *

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Rhyme

Repetition

Extended Metaphor

Contactions

15. 11. It refers to a poetic element featured in the poem "Mother to Son" that 1 point

suggests a different culture and language use. It is used to lower the

amount of syllables in a particular word in order to adhere to the meter of
a composition *

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Rhyme

Repetition

Extended Metaphor

Contactions

16. 12. What figurative language is exemplified in the line "Life for me ain't 1 point
been no crystal stair"? *

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Simile

Metaphor

Irony

Hyperbole

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17. 13. What is symbolized in the line "It's had tacks in it/ and splinters" * 1 point

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Pointed objects at home

Worn out parts in the house

Mother's problems at home

Hardships that brought the mother pain

18. 14. It refers to the poem about social protest on exploited working classes 1 point
throughout the world. In 1899, the poet, Edwin Markham, gained national
fame with the publication of this poem in the San Francisco Examiner. *

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The Song of the Classes

Invictus

The Man with the Hoe

Psalm of Life

19. 15. It refers to a problem that influences many citizens within a society. It is 1 point
a common problem in present-day society and one that many people
strive to solve. *

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Poverty

Racial Inequality

Discrimination

Social Issues

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20. 16. It refers to a literary device defined as un-rhyming verse written in 1 point
iambic pentameter lines. In poetry and prose, it has a consistent meter
with 10 syllables in each line (pentameter); where, unstressed syllables are
followed by stressed ones, five of which are stressed but do not rhyme. *

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Rhyme

Rhyme Scheme

Blank verse

Sound device

21. 17. It refers to a literary device which are special tools the poet can use to 1 point
create certain effects in the poem to convey and reinforce meaning
through sound. *

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Figures Language

Sound device

Blank verse

Rhyme

22. 18. It refers to a sound device which is the repetition of consonant sounds 1 point
at the beginning of the words. *

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Repetition

Alliteration

Assonance

Consonance

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23. 19. It refers to a sound device which calls for the repetition of vowel 1 point
sounds within words *

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Repetition

Alliteration

Assonance

Consonance

24. 20. It refers to a sound device which is the repetition of consonant sounds 1 point
within and at the end of the words. *

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Repetition

Alliteration

Assonance

Consonance

25. 21. It refers to a literary device which is a central part of poetry that adds 1 point
to the enjoyment of a poem. Words, phrases or lines are repeated to serve
a purpose. Poets often make sure their words stay in the reader’s mind. *

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Repetition

Rhyme

Assonance

Consonance

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26. 22. It refers to a literary device which is a repetition of similar sounding 1 point
words, occurring at the end of lines in poems or songs. A rhyme is a tool
utilizing repeating patterns that bring rhythm or musicality to poems. *

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Repetition

Rhyme

Assonance

Consonance

27. 23. "Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door" is an 1 point

example of what sound device? *

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Repetition

Rhyme

Assonance

Consonance

28. 24. "doubting, drearing dreams no mortal enter dared to dream before.." is 1 point

an example of what sound device? *

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Alliteration

Repetition

Assonance

Consonance

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29. 25. "along the window sill, the lipstick stabs glittered in their steel shells.." 1 point
is an example of what sound device? *

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Repetition

Rhyme

Assonance

Consonance

30. 26. What does the speaker tell the readers in the first stanza of the poem? (Use 1 point
the poem to answer items no. 26-35) *

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Mistakes are result of our actions.

Give up in life’s challenges.

Be optimistic in every difficulty

Mistakes should never occur again

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31. 27. In the second stanza, what do darkest hours symbolize in the poem? * 1 point

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Hope and prosperity

Night time

Stormy days

Difficulties and challenges

32. 28. Which of the following words/phrases do not describe the situations in 1 point
which we should have inner strength? *

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far from home

love and joy

darkest hours

times of grief

33. 29. Which line of the poem talks about responses to problems and 1 point

challenges? *

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It’s only through mistakes we make, we learn where we went wrong.

It’s only when we lose our way, we pray to the stars above.

I believe God is watching over us, and he guides us in our quest.

All things are sent to try us. We must strive and give our best.

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34. 30. What is the best theme of the poem? * 1 point

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Optimism and perseverance in the face of hardships

Hope and trust in achieving your ambition

Failure and difficulties as part of our life

Love and hope can help achieve your goals in life.

35. 31. Describe the speaker in the poem. * 1 point

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An optimistic person

A pessimistic person

A depressed person

An honest person

36. 32. Which of the following character traits is highlighted in the poem to 1 point
overcome challenges in life? *

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Determination

Optimism

Faith

All of the above

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37. 33. What style did the writer use to deliver his message? * 1 point

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He used comic style in order to highlight on happiness.

He used journalistic style to state his message.

He used figurative language to describe life’s difficulties and assert optimism and
perseverance.

He described the life’s challenges.

38. 34. What is the tone of the poem? * 1 point

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Gloomy

Cheerful

Pessimistic

Optimistic

39. 35. Which of the following is not the meaning of quest in fifth stanza? * 1 point

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journey

stay

pursuit

search

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40. 36. What literary device/ poetic element is exemplified in the last two 0 points

lines of the second and third stanza of the poem? (Use the the poem to
answer items no. 36-39.) *

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Rhyme

Repetition

Assonance

Alliteration

41. 37. What sound device is exemplified in the second line of the third 1 point

stanza? *

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Rhyme

Repetition

Assonance

Alliteration

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42. 38. What sound device is exemplified in the fourth line of the first stanza? 1 point

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Rhyme

Repetition

Assonance

Alliteration

43. 39. What literary device/ poetic element is exemplified in the first four lines 1 point
of the first stanza of the poem? *

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Rhyme

Repetition

Assonance

Alliteration

44. 40. Identify the tone of the poem. * 1 point

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humorous

regretful

hopeful

pessimistic

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45. 41. What is being referred by “darker brother” in the 2nd stanza of the 1 point
poem? (Use the poem to answer items 41-45.) *

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farmers

laborers

. black people

cook

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46. 42. What does the speaker experience in the poem? * 1 point

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White people deny him a seat at the table.

White people welcome him.

White people acknowledge the speaker.

White people force him of hard labor.

47. 43. What particular social issue is portrayed in the poem “I, Too”? * 1 point

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child labor

economic issues

poverty

racism and discrimination

48. 44. Which line represents hope and optimism? * 1 point

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They send me to eat in the kitchen, When company comes

I too, am America

Tomorrow, I’ll be at the table, When company comes.

I, too, sing America

49. 45. What does the speaker hope for someday? * 1 point

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The country will acknowledge the beauty and strength of them.

The country will treat them better.

The country will provide a separate place for them.

The country will pass laws to promote their rights.

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For items 46-50. Part 1

For items 46-50. Part 2

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For items 46-50. Part 3

50. 46. How many percent of French-speaking students affected 1 point

psychologically? *

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60%

70%

80%

90%

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51. 47. It refers to the association that launched a conversation and instant 1 point

messaging service on the Discord application. *

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Picto-charesies Students' Federation Association

Picto-charentais Students' Federation Association

Picto-charitas Students' Federation Association

Pictorial Students' Federation Association

52. 48. The text conveys that student appeals can _______________ 1 point
government and academic action. *

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improve

weaken

incapacitate

diminish

53. 49. The writer of the text wants his or her readers to _____________. * 1 point

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realize the impact of pandemic to the students and importance of solidarity

realize the loss in economic and financial situations

realize the health issues during the pandemic

realize the importance of technology during global pandemic

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54. 50. What is the author’s purpose in writing? * 1 point

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to entertain the readers

to persuade readers about importance of education

to inform about the seriousness of the issue

to relate the information to real life scenario

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