MARYKNOLL HIGH SCHOOL OF STO. TOMAS, INC.

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1ST Monthly Exam
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Grade 11 HUMSS (CREATIVE WRITING)
Name: ____________________________________ Grade⁄ Sec: _____________________

I. Directions: Underline the correct answer. (STRICTLY NO ERASURES)

1. The temptation to write a learned piece complaining about the state of the nation or the rising piece of a pack
of frozen peas.
A. Sending letters to the editors B. Letting off steam
C. Writing non-fiction C. Changing work to leisure
2. These are literally hundreds of magazine titles listed in trade directories, a large proportion of which
potentially offer non-fiction.
A. Changing work into leisure B. Knowing your subject
C. Sending letters to the editor D. Letting off steam
3. The letters page in any publication is an excellent way off steam.
A. Knowing your subject B. Letting off steam
C. Sending letters to the editors D. Constructing an article
4. One popular non-fiction topic creative writer like to embark upon there is autobiography.
A. Relating your life story B. Constructing an article
C. Constructing an article D. Examining your motivation
5. Keeping an eye out stringer of news and views on local issues and phoning them into the editor.
A. Constructing an article B. Becoming a stringer
C. Letting off steam D. Relating your life story
6. From one article can spring several more.
A. Sending letters to the editors B. Constructing an article
C. Expanding idea D. Being famous
7. Provide documentary opening sentence should give a clear indication of what the article is about.
A. Being famous B. Examining your motivation
C. Sending letters to the editors D. Informing the public.
8. The fact is that most autobiographical books being published at the moment feature celebrity currently in the
news.
A. Examining your motivation B. Relating your life story
C. Being famous D. Knowing your subject
9. What is the purpose of providing a family record?
A. To secure the future of the family B. To have a view publication
C. To create information C. All of the above
10. Why do we need to take photo or to write about travel?
A. Inform their readers about holidays B. Opportunity to relate your tale
C. To have a pleasurable reminder of our blessings D. All of the above
11. What is the biggest problem facing the travel writer?
A. Reactions to the people B. Understanding the requirement
C. Method of recording D. All of the above
12. In creating fictional characters, what is the best way to avoid the come up with a composite impression?
A. Basing characters on real people B. The laws courts
C. Mixing and matching D. Stereotyping and clichés
13. What is the importance of writing?
A. Great deal of respect B. Portraying a multicultural society
C. Stereotyping and clichés D. Create characters from social
14. It conversely, inside knowledge is one of the greatest writing strengths you process.
A. writing as an insider B. Basing characters on real people
C. Stereotyping and clichés D. Mixing and matching
15. They have parents, backgrounds, siblings and experiences that shape their personalities and influence their
current behaviour.
A. Basing characters on real people B. Mixing and matching
C. Giving them a past C. Portraying a multicultural society
16. This is whilst stereotyping that can be useful method of characteristics, be aware that different people have
different perception.
A. Write a selection of job B. Testing for realism
B. Giving them a past D. Mixing and matching
17. Having established that different people have different perceptions.
A. Testing for realism B. Mixing and matching
C. Giving them a past D. Mixing and matching
18. It determine the age, sex and personality of your character, he or she must now be placed into the context of
the story are writing.
A. Seeing your characters in context B. Fitting into the story line
C. Testing for realism D. All of the above
19. This is one of the most effective methods of characterization is through the user of dialogue.
A. Seeing your characters in context B. Testing realism
C. Talking to each other D. Fitting into the storyline
20. Knowing the struggle your character may have had to achieve the status they have attained.
A. Establishing motivation B. Fitting into storyline
C. Talking to each other D. Testing realism
21. A talent scout from a national news network has been following Sally’s progress and offers her a job in
their studio.
A. Motivating for young anchor woman for regional news programme B. Involving yourself in your life
C. Visualizing background D. Portraying a multicultural society

II. Directions: Enumerate the example of knowing your subject. . (STRICTLY NO ERASURES)

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III. Directions: Enumerate the good qualities of a writer. (STRICTLY NO ERASURES)

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IV. 39-50- Essay (12 points)

Think of an issue in your school or country that concerns particularly you. As you write your thoughts,
recommend possible solutions. Persuade the people concerned to do something about it. In your essay, apply the
six qualities of a good writer. (STRICTLY NO ERASURES)