ANTIPOLO CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SUMMATIVE TEST IN CREATIVE WRITING NONFICTION

Second Semester SY 2018-2019
Name: _____________________________________________________________________Score:________________
Strand Gr & Sec: ____________________________________________________________Date: ________________
I. MATCHING TYPE
Directions: Match item in column A to the appropriate items in column B.
A B
1. It is a literary convention that uses words which
are not taken literally and adds meaning and A. Point of View
beauty to a piece both fiction and non-fiction.
2. It is literary convention that also used by writers B. Symbolism
of fiction and nonfiction that use representations
in lieu of the literal word or phrase? C. Figurative Languages

3. It is a literary technique wherein the author has D. Imagery

the freedom to choose his/her own style in narrating
the story or piece to the target audience. E. Characterization
_______ 4. It is also a literary convention used in writing that considers
the arrangement of events presented in particular pattern
III. IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Choose the letter of the items which are needed in the following items being asked.

I. Purposes of Editing a Written Work (5-8)

A. Correct grammar B. Delights the audience
C. Look for typographical errors D. Change the perspective of the author
E. Recommends for other ideas G. Suggest for other references
H. Provide chance to give writer ideas for additional information needed in the piece
II. Literary conventions/elements that can be applied in creative writing nonfiction (9-12)
A. Figurative Languages B. Lines
C. Sound Devices D. Symbolism
E. Stanzas F. Verses
G. Characterization H. Point of View
III. TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Write T if the statement is True F if false.
______13. Memoir is a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.
______14. Biography is a written document of the author about the life of another person.
______15. Autobiography is a vivid written account about the life story of another individual.
______16. In writing a creative nonfiction article of piece the writer should avoid using imagery,
figurative languages, sound devices and symbolism for it will make the write up fictional.
IV. READING
Directions: Read the following texts and answer the questions that follow.

For numbers 17-20

Autobiography
My name is Michael Smith and I was born on the 30th of August, 1967 in Long Beach,
California. My parents were Eddie Smith and Joan Smith. Both of my parents are deceased.
My mom died at the age of 57 in 1994 from lung cancer which was the result of smoking her whole lifetime. My father
died at the age of 69 in 2006 from a massive heart attack, which was also the likely result from a lifetime of smoking.
Fortunately I have been smart enough to avoid that bad habit.
Source: https://www.phoenix.edu/content/dam/altcloud/doc/academics/Sample-Autobiography.pdf

17. How would you describe the title in terms of creativity?

A. cliché C. vague
B. creative D. clear
For number 18
Begin with her _______________
I. His birthdate
II. Philosophy in life
18. IfIII. Mostsuggest
you would significant part
a good of his lifefor this piece what technique can you suggest?
beginning
IV. A short description of his personality
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 The author may begin with his ____________.
A. I and III only C. II and IV only
B. II, and III only D. II, III and IV only
19. Looking at how the author narrates his story what is the major thing did he consider?
A. Logical sequence C. Language Used
B. Aspects of information D. Degree of Importance

20. What details are common in this example? Details of the author’s ___________.
A. personal experience C. family background
B. educational background D. hobbies and interest in life
For number 21
I. Factual information
II. Fictional information
III. Subjective descriptions
IV. Objective descriptions

21. Based on the details of the text given above what elements are evident?
A. I and II only C. II and III only
B. I and IV only D. III and IV only
For number 22 – 23
I. Both of my parents are deceased.
II. My parents were Eddie Smith and Joan Smith.
III. My name is Michael Smith and I was born on the 30th of August, 1967 in Long Beach, California
IV. Fortunately I have been smart enough to avoid that bad habit.

22. Which among the lines below are factual?

A. I and II only C. II and III only
B. I, II and III only D. II, III and IV only

23. Which among the lines below are not factual or subjective?
A. I only C. II only
B. III only D. IV only
24. What BEST title can you give for the autobiography above?
A. An orphan kid. C. Life itself gives the lesson we need.
B. The story of my life. D. One winter night, a writer was born.

25. What is the nature of creative and nonfictional elements of a text? A piece is creative when there is
__________.
A. fictional characters in the story
B. a presentation of actual events in someone’s life
C. factual information through the use of different literary elements
D. only subjective descriptions of the important details and scenarios

Prepared by: Checked by:

MARIA VICTORIA B. VELASCO MORENA S. DELA CRUZ

Teacher of English Teacher of English

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARON
Division of Antipolo City

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TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
FIRST QUARTER TEST IN CREATIVE WRITING NON FICTION
SECOND SEMESTER SY 2018-2019
Skills
No. of
No. of Test
Competencies Recitation 60 % 30 % 10% Test placement
Items
Days
Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating

1. Identify dominant literary conventions of a

6 1-4 (4) 13-16 (4) 8 1-4; 13-16
particular genre. HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ia-1

5. Write a draft of a short piece using any of the

literary conventions of genre HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ib-
d-5 5-8 (4) 4 5-8
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5.1. Determine the fundamental elements/criteria
in writing a short piece.

7. Revise the draft of a short piece using any of the

literary conventions of a genre (e.g. plot for narrative
piece) HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ib-d-7 6 18, 24 (2) 17 (1) 9-12(4) 7 9-12
7.1. Identify and evaluate the literary convention
used in a particular genre

8. Do a close reading of creative nonfictional texts.

HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ie-f-8 3 19-21 (3) 3 19-21
8.1. Identify the elements used in a nonfiction texts.

9. Identify the fictional elements in the texts.

1 22-23 (2) 2 22-23
HUMSS_CNF11/12-I-e-f-9

11. Evaluate the relationship of creative and 1 25 (1) 1 25

nonfictional elements of the texts.

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Total 20 11 10 4 25

Prepared by: Checked by:

MARIA VICTORIA B. VELASCO MORENA S. DELA CRUZ

Teacher of English Teacher of English