Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region 02
Division of Nueva Vizcaya
BAMBANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Bambang

FINAL EXAM IN CREATIVE WRITING/MALIKHAING PAGSULAT

Name: ___________________________________________ Grade 12 - ____________ Score: ______________

I. Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the letter of your choice on the
space provided before each number. Use CAPITAL LETTERS. 1 point each.

1. Which of the following defines a short story?

A. short story focuses on one main plot & a single conflict
B. a short story focuses on more than one theme
C. a short story focuses on only one character
D. short story is nonfiction
2. The characters in a work of fiction may be defined as
A. real people pretending to be someone else C. people who are always the narrator
B. people or animals involved in the action D. people who build the stage
3. What is the meaning of the term plot?
A. the beginning of a story C. the final outcome of the story
B. the high point of the story D. the sequence of events in a story
4. What does the tone of a literary work generally express?
A. the attitude of the author C. the description of the author
B. the mood of the characters D. the color of the character’s costume
5. Which is true of theme?
A. Theme is the resolution of the story. C. Theme is the central message of the story.
B. Theme is the central setting of the story. D. Theme is the music that goes with the story.
6. According to Christopher Booker, there are 7 reasons why we tell stories hence he came up with the 7 Basic Plots. Which
of the following is not included in his list?
A. Overcoming the monster B. Rags to RichesC. The Quest D. Revolution
7. What is the term called is for evoking complex ideas without having to resort to painstaking explanations? A.
style B. theme C. symbolism D. mood
8. Hints or clues provided by the author that permit the reader to predict what might happen later in the story. A.
Characterization B. Foreshadowing C. Irony D. Setting
9. A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens or exists.
A. Allusion B. inference C. Irony D. Frame
10. Mike felt as confident as ever when he started his boat engine that day. He noticed a few clouds gathering overhead, but
did not worry about them. This is an example of________________?
A. Irony B. suspense C. flashback D. foreshadowing
11. When the narrator leaves the present and tells a story that happened in the past is an example of_____?
A. Irony B. suspense C. flashback D. foreshadowing
12. In coming up with the setting of a story, which aspect are you considering when you focus on the speech, dress,
mannerisms, customs, etc. of a particular place?
A. Mood or atmosphere B. weather conditions C. time D. social conditions
13. A long-forgotten memory came back to Peter as he drove through his old neighborhood. Mr. Smith's dog was chasing
him down the street. He fell, and pain shot through his arm. This is an example of …
A. Irony B. suspense C. flashback D. foreshadowing
14. When the narrator knows all the actions, motives, thoughts and feelings of all the characters in a work of literature
is____?
A. first person pov C. third person limited pov
B. second person pov D. third person omniscient pov
15. What's the purpose of a cliffhanger?
A. To help the audience understand a character's motivation
B. To keep the audience guessing what's going to happen next
C. To give a hint on what will happen to the characters in the future
D. A device that attaches large pieces of scenery to the back of the stage
16. In the teleserye The Killer Bride the story writer made use of a technique where the major character dies or disappears
'for forever', but Maja’s character re-appears later in the story. This technique is called
A. Reverse Chronology B. Death trap C. Flashing arrowD. Comic book death
17. Snow White was once a princess who was eventually turned into a maid by her evil step mother. Bu at the end of the
story, she became a queen when she married the prince who woke her up from the spell. Considering the events that she
had been through, Snow White is an example of which type of character?
 A. Flat character B. Static character C. Round character D. Dynamic character

18. What type of conflict is shown in the picture?

A. Man vs man
B. Man vs God
C. Man vs nature
D. Man vs himself/herself

19. The 7 dragon balls in the animated series Dragon Ball Z were supernatural artefact
divided into several parts and scattered all over the world. This technique of writing is called ____________________.
A. Plot coupon B. Red herring C. Chekov’s gun D. Flashing arrow
20. In the movie The Avengers: End Game, there was a happy ending where the virtue is rewarded and the vice is punished.
This is a classic example of which type of ending?
A. Deus ex machine B. Poetic justice C. Happy ending D. Twist ending
21. Drama frames and focuses action around ____________________________.
A. a particular conflict that lends the action meaning and significance. C. important people.
B. a series of funny circumstances. D. interesting situations.
22. A play is all of the following EXCEPT
A. a presentation with characters that can serve as role models.
B. a meaningful representation of human struggles.
C. an animated piece of life.
D. a genre of poetic text.
23. Who is the Greek philosopher who defines drama simply as an imitation of an action. He links it to the mimetic impulse
in human beings like children playing father and mother in a childhood play.
A. Aeschylus B. Aristotle C. Plato D. Thepsis
24. Greek drama evolved from religious festivals connected with the worship of which Greek god?
A. Ares B. Bacchus C. Dionysus D. Jesus Christ
25. In the Medieval period, how was drama used to elucidate the message of the gospel?
A. By treating life’s basic problems with utmost honesty and attacking socials ills
B. Through reenactment of some feats like hunting, warfare, and other events
C. By giving insight into the philosophy and religious beliefs of the people
D. Through the re-enactment of the biblical stories during mass
26. Which in NOT being reflected by drama in any society?
A. Problems B. aspirations C. message D. philosophy
27. This technique enables the playwright to unravel some secrets, or resolve certain issues that seem to be beyond human
capabilities.
A. Foreshadowing B. Deus ex Machina C. Planting D. Plot
28. A serious play with a theme of universal human import, which describes a struggle against insurmountable odds usually
ending in death or downfall is classified as a _____________________.
A. comedy B. drama C. serio-theatre D. tragedy
29. The central character in a drama is called the __________________.
A. leading man B. protagonist C. antagonist D. hero
30. As opposed to tragedies, comedies typically focus on ______ people.
A. Evil B. flawed C. ordinary D. powerful
31. Which of the following could be found in a movie but NOT in a play?
A. Prop B. costumes C. characters D. 3-D technology
32. Which is a play sometimes, but not always, in comic spirit in which the author gives free reign to his imagination,
allowing things to happen without regard to reality?
A. Melodrama B. Comedy C. Fantasy D. Farce
33. During the workshop production of a new play, several audience members noted that it was "difficult to understand what
was going on" in the first few scenes. Based on these comments, the playwright most likely needs to revise those scenes
clarify the:
A. Plot B. story C. structure D. exposition
34. At the beginning of a play, the curtain opens on a scene in which a small child is stooped, head down, with his back
toward the audience. The stage is set around him with huge looming gray and black columns. The lights are dim,
accentuating the lack of color. Which of the following emotions is best expressed through these production elements?
A. anger B. passion C. excitement D. hopelessness
35. In general, plays written in response to community crisis situations function as:
A. a bridge to the future.
B. a celebration of tradition.
C. an exercise in pride and confidence.
D. a process of releasing a strong emotion or experience.
36. In a play you want to show a character who was facing a difficult decision or situation. Which of the following strategies
will you choose to allow the audience to know what the character is experiencing?
A. Cameras
B. Narration by a neutral narrator or another character
 C. Angels and demons who voice the opposing arguments
D. Thought tracking or revealing what the character is thinking

Test II: BACK STORY. Through a short story, narrate what you think happened to the characters in the picture. 6 points
each

Test III: Write a one act play inspired by the photo below. Use only the box provided for your skit. 11 points.

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