Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Victorino Mapa High School
THIRD QUARTER PRE-TEST
S.Y. 2022-2023

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the space
provided.
1. Which type of writing has differing points of view?
a. descriptive writing b. argumentative writing c. narrative writing d. informative writing
2. What is a debate topic?
a. an issue people feel strongly in favor of or opposed to
b. an issue that everybody has the same opinion of
c. an issue that no one cares about
d. an issue that cannot be debated
3. Which term means you like something strongly?
a. opposed to b. against c. in favor of d. unsure of
4. When you copy information exactly from a source, you must ____.
a. plagiarize
b. use quotation marks to show it is not your own work
c. pretend it is your own work
d. not use every word
5. What do you call a piece of information which can be proven?
a. an anecdote b. a fact c. an example d. a statistic
6. What term refers to a style of writing that provides factual information?
a. Informative b. Narrative c. Unreasonable d. Opinion
7. What is the part of the critique where the name of the author is stated as well as the
brief description and the general indication of overall significance of a work?
a. conclusion b. introduction c. context d. body
8. In what part of the critique you could find figures of speech and literary devices used
and their purpose in the story?
a. conclusion b. introduction c. context d. body
9. What is the part of the critique where literal description and interpretation of the major
elements or portions of the work are indicated?
a. conclusion b. introduction c. context d. body
10. What is the part of the critique where critical assessment of the value, worth, meaning,
or significance of the work, both positive and negative are stated?
a. conclusion b. introduction c. context d. body

II. IDENTIFICATION
Direction: Write a check ( √ ) mark if the given statement is a critique and a cross (X) mark, if it
is not.
 __X__ 11. The Big Wave by Pearl S. Buck is a short novel about two young boys who
live in Japan. When the big wave comes and takes Jiya's family, Jiya is raised by Kino's
parents, but he must make a life decision when people begin rebuilding the fishing
village on the deserted beach.
___✔️__ 12. The Big Wave is a story for children. It is about a tsunami that devastates a
village and changes forever the life of two boys. Although the story is one of tragedy and
loss, of a horrific natural disaster, it is told in a gentle, direct manner. Written in a simple
style, the novella's overarching theme is about
overcoming tragedy in life.
__X__ 13. He tells Kino's father, "If ever the big wave comes back, I shall be ready. I
face it. I am not afraid."
__X__ 14. Jiya only shook his head. “The sea is our enemy,” he repeated. “We all know
it.”
__X__ 15. In doing this, Jiya will be prepared if the big wave returns, and he is not
afraid. Kino and his parents return to their farm, leaving Jiya and Setsu at their new
home to start their new life.

III. WORD BANK

Directions: Choose the best answer from the word bank that suits the given description.
Write your answer on the space provided.

Possessive Reflexive Intensive Personal

Relative Indefinite Antecedent

Personal 16. Some examples of this type of pronouns are: I, you, she, he, it, we, they,
us, and them.
Antecedent 17. A noun or pronoun which another noun or pronoun refers to.
Relative 18. This type of pronoun connects the dependent and independent clauses.
Indefinite 19. It is a pronoun that does not specifically identify who or what it is referring
to.
Possessive 20. A pronoun that expresses possession, ownership, origin, and
relationship.

IV. TYPES OF LITERARY CRITICISM

Directions: Identify the type of literary approach for each of the example paragraphs
below. Write A, if the literary approach used is FORMALIST, write B if it is MORALIST,
and write C if it is MARXIST.

1. The Tortoise and the Hare is a children's story and we can get moral lessons
from it. And the lesson for this story is "Slow and steady wins the race." Though
it's a children's story, it still imparts lessons and that's what moral criticism
criticizes, it looks for the lesson in the literary works. MORALIST
2. Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” is a horrifying example of what happens when
society can only distinguish two classes, specifically the downtrodden working
 class and the wealthy leader class. This is made clear through the
characterization of the higher class, as well as the lower class, and the effects on
social change due to the class differences. MARXIST
3. Mary had a Little Lamb is a metaphor for Christianity. The Lamb represents the
“Lamb of God” [Jesus], and Mary represents the “Mother of God” [Virgin Mary].
The Lamb’s fleece is “white as snow” representing the purity of the soul of Jesus.
“Everywhere that Mary went” is a metaphor for the presence of Jesus in the life
of those who follow Christianity. FORMALIST
4. In Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” the protagonist, Louise Mallard, is a
complex and multi-dimensional character whose reactions to her husband's
supposed death serve as a lens through which the reader can view the
oppressive nature of marriage. Her initial response to the news of her husband's
death is one of profound grief, but this quickly gives way to a sense of liberation
and newfound freedom as she realizes the implications of her newfound
independence. FORMALIST
5. "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein is a classic children's book that utilizes a
moralist literary approach to convey a profound lesson about the importance of
generosity and selflessness. Through the relationship between the tree and the
boy, the book explores the themes of giving and taking, and the consequences of
each. The tree's unwavering generosity serves as a stark contrast to the boy's
growing selfishness, ultimately highlighting the importance of living a life that is
centered on helping others. MORALIST