ENG 153: TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT OF LITERATURE STUDIES

DIRECTION: Read the questions carefully and shade the letter of your choice in the answer
sheet.

1. What are the genres of literature?

a. Poetry, Prose, Drama, Non-Fiction, and Social Media
b. Poetry, Prose, Drama, Non-Fiction, and Media
c. Poetry, Prose, Drama, Non-Fiction, and Short stories
d. Poetry, Prose, Drama, Fiction and Non-Fiction, and Media

2. Which statement was not mentioned about the reasons why people read?
a. for cooking and making recipes
b. for life purpose
c. for everyday activities
d. for study purposes

3. What are the major models of teaching literature?

a. Cultural, Language and Reductive Model
b. Language, Integrated and Personal Growth Model
c. Stylistic, Linguistically and Integrated Model
d. Cultural, Language and Personal Growth Model

4. What is the course title of this class?

a. Teaching of Literature Studies
b. Teaching and Assessment of Literature Studies
c. The Study of Literature
d. Education in Literature

5. Which of the following is NOT a common approach to teaching literature?

a. Reader-response
b. Formalist
c. Historical
d. Behaviorist

6. Which of the following is an example of a literary device used by authors?

a. Plot
b. Setting
c. Theme
d. All of the above

7. What is the difference between form and content in literature?

 a. Form refers to the meaning of a text, while content refers to the way the text is
presented.
b. Form refers to the way the text is presented, while content refers to the meaning of a
text.
c. Form and content is essentially the same thing.
d. Form and content are not relevant when analyzing literature.

8. What is the role of reading comprehension in the assessment of literature?

a. It is not relevant when assessing literature
b. It is essential for understanding literary texts
c. It is only important for poetry, not other forms of literature
d. It is only important for writing about literature, not reading it.

9. Which translation is being used in smaller units of language such as sentences?

a. Translation Process
b. Translation Methods
c. Translation Procedures
d. Translation System

10. Which translation focuses on the aesthetic value of the SL text?

a. Word-for-Word
b. Adaptation
c. Faithful
d. Semantic
11. Which of the following is an example of translation procedure?
a. Adaptation
b. Cultural
c. Faithful
d. Semantic

12. Which of the following is also called calque or loan translation since it is the literal
translation of common collocations, names of organizations and components of compounds?
a. Through-translation
b. Modulation
c. Cultural
d. Paraphrase

13. Which item would test more than one point or objective at a time?
a. Discrete
b. Integrative
c. Objective
d. Subjective
14. Which item is subjective in nature since it has no specific answer and the scorer would use
rubrics?
a. Discrete
b. Integrative
c. Objective
d. Subjective

15. What is the purpose of a literature circle?

a. To provide an opportunity for students to read and discuss literature in a small group
setting
b. To assign reading homework to students
c. To quiz students on their understanding of literature
d. To require students to write a book report on a text

16. What is the difference between formative and summative assessments in literature?
a. Formative assessments are given at the end of a unit of study, while summative
assessments are given throughout the unit.
b. Formative assessments are designed to measure overall comprehension, while
summative assessments are designed to identify areas of weakness.
c. Formative assessments are used to provide ongoing feedback during the learning
process, while summative assessments are used to evaluate learning at the end of a
unit.
d. Formative assessments are more formal than summative assessments.

17. Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment in literature?

a. A final exam at the end of a unit of study
b. A reading journal in which students reflect on their understanding of the text
c. A book report that is due at the end of the unit
d. A multiple-choice quiz that tests for factual knowledge of the text

18. What is a characteristic of re-creation translation?

a. It is used more commonly in the translation of advertising and branding of products.
b. It uses translation and copywriting.
c. It reads like the original text.
d. It is translating the thoughts behind words, sometimes between the words and
subtexts.

19. Which is NOT a characteristic of basic language?

a. frequently used by people
b. lies between formal and informal language
c. uses technical jargon
d. easily understood and constructed
20. Which factor is vital in the process of modulation?
a. point of view
b. audience
c. source language system
d. translation technique

21. Which is NOT a characteristic of the Nord Model Text Analysis?

a. translation-oriented
b. restricted to text type
c. qualitative and holistic
d. analyzes internal and external factors

22. Which external factor in text analysis describes “intention”?

a. person or institution which conveys the message
b. determines the structure of the text
c. place of production and reception
d. the vehicle used to convey text

23. Which is NOT a characteristic of modulation?

a. The resulting target text conforms to the natural patterns of the target language.
b. It is done to fill lexical gaps using grammatical structure.
c. It is not a syntactical process.
d. It devotes itself to the cultural images, icons and symbols that populate the target
language.

24. Descriptive texts do not include _________ forms.

a. non-technical
b. technical
c. objective
d. impressionistic

25. Who proposes the different translation procedures?

a. Newmark
b. Aristotle
c. Freud
d. Bobbit

26. It is the process of transferring an SL word to a TL text. It includes transliteration and is the
same as what Harvey (2000:5) named "transcription."
a. Transference
b. Naturalization
 c. Cultural equivalent
d. Functional equivalent
27. It occurs when the translator combines two different procedures.
a. Couplets
b. Notes
c. Compensation
d. Procedure

28. The following are the retention of the name. Except;

a. using the name as such.
b. using the name, adding some guidance.
c. using the name, adding a detailed explanation, for instance, a footnote.
d. using small letters.

29. What is mainly ‘simulated’ in text type translations?

a. effect similar to the source language text
b. meaning of the source language text
c. message of the source language text
d. linguistic structures of the source language

30. Text composition is an internal factor in text analysis that refers to ______.

a. structure of the text that includes the length, cohesiveness, and organization of
paragraphs.

b. the use of non-prose elements

c. words or expressions with layered categories

d. reference of the text to objects and phenomena in extra linguistic realities

31. Production activities must be _____.

a. communicative and contextual
b. communicative and competitive
c. communicative and coercive
d. communicative and collaborative

32. Which is not an aim in literature teaching?

a. To be exposed to the values inherent in literature
b. To enhance creativity and resourcefulness
c. To develop thinking skills including specific reading and reasoning skills
d. To discover that literature is an enjoyable means of gaining vicarious experiences
33. Which is not a performing art in literature teaching?
a. choral reading
b. debate
c. play
d. choral singing
34. Which of the following is a literature teaching theory that deals with having no theory at all
and trying to make sure of whatever will do the job?
a. subject-centered
b. electic
c. student-centered
d. teacher-centered

35. What is being tested by the question: What style did the author use?
a. literary information
b. literary interpretation
c. both a and b
d. none of the above

36. Which question best fits a test on literary interpretation?

a. What figure of speech is used?
b. Who is the persona?
c. What is the mood of the poem?
d. Where is the story set?

37. Which is language readable by everybody, however, is formal?

a. basic language
b. ordinary language
c. natural language
d. second language

38. Which is not a direct translation technique?

a. borrowing
b. calque
c. transposition
d. literal translation

39. Which is a text identifies and characterizes phenomena?

a. descriptive
b. directive
c. expository
d. narrative
40. Which step connects “translation-relevant ST elements” to “target text synthesis”?
a. source culture translation
b. transfer
c. source text analysis
d. analysis

41. What does Greek word “skopos” means?

a. analysis
b. purpose
c. synthesis
d. transfer

42. Which is not a type of adaptation?

a. collocation
b. cultural adaptation
c. idiomatic adaptation
d. literary adaptation

43. What refers to narrative arc?

a. major twist
b. story line
c. major conflict
d. setting

44. Which of the following does not focuses in The Hallidayan discourse theory?
a. field
b. mode
c. context
d. tenor

45. What learning strategy is developed when a student reconciles the back translation and the
original text?
a. New phrases and expressions in the TL
b. How to communicate message to others
c. For problem-solving activities
d. Data analysis and processing

46. What is being taught or developed when a teacher uses translated work to make learning
more significant to students?
a. Communicative language functions
b. Discourse values
c. Sentential information structure
 d. Underlying semantic relationship
47. What is being taught or developed when a teacher uses the translation process to train
students’ ways of organizing ideas?
a. Communicative language functions
b. Discourse values
c. Sentential information structure
d. Underlying semantic relationship

48. Literary texts provide a rich opportunity for young writers and speakers.
a. Linguistic
b. Transaction
c. Motivational
d. Frozen

49. It is the central idea or meaning of a story.

a. Theme
b. Tone
c. Symbol
d. Title

50. It is the application of the method.

a. Strategy
b. Method
c. Application
d. Technique

51. Back Translation is required in fields that are technical.

a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Not at all

52. Beautiful-child = Magandang-bata

a. Collocation to collocation
b. Word to word
c. Clause to clause
d. Phrase to phrase

53. It is applied to the entire text to be translated.

a. Strategy
b. Method
c. Application
 d. Technique
54. Any bilingual can be a translator.
a. False
b. True
c. Maybe
d. Not at all

55. The major objective of the production phase of the PPP Method is _______.
a. accuracy
b. fluency
c. mastery
d. proficiency

56. Which step is NOT a part of the ‘looping’ model?

a. source text analysis
b. translation-relevant source text elements
c. source text synthesis
d. automatic transfer from source language to target language

57. Which is NOT a feature of transposition?

a. a change in sequence
b. a shift in word class
c. caused by the system and rules of language
d. produces same mental representation from source language to target language

58. In a literature course, students are asked to compare and contrast two characters from
different novels. What level of Bloom's Taxonomy does this assessment target?
a. Knowledge
b. Comprehension
c. Application
d. Analysis

59. What is the term for the process of translating the meaning of a text rather than translating
it word for word?
a. Literal translation
b. Semantic translation
c. Transliteration
d. Machine translation

60. In the context of translation quality, what does the term "fluency" refer to?
a. The absence of errors in the translation
b. The naturalness and readability of the translated text
 c. The accuracy of the translation
d. The translation's adherence to the source text word order

61. What is the primary goal of teaching literature studies?

a. To develop students' critical thinking skills and appreciation for literature.
b. To teach students about the history and development of literature.
c. To prepare students for careers in literary criticism and publishing.
d. None of the above

62. What is the difference between formative assessment and summative

assessment in literature studies?
a. Formative assessment is used to gather information about students' learning in
progress, while summative assessment is used to evaluate students' learning at the end
of a unit or course.
b. Formative assessment is typically more informal and low-stakes, while summative
assessment is typically more formal and high-stakes.
c. Formative assessment is used to provide students with feedback and help them to
improve their learning, while summative assessment is used to assign a grade.
d. All of the above

63. What is the role of a literary critic in the field of literature studies?
a. To write novels
b. To analyze and evaluate literary works
c. To perform in a theater
d. To compose music

64. How can literature help students develop empathy and cultural awareness?
a. By isolating them from different perspectives
b. By exposing them to diverse voices and experiences
c. By promoting intolerance
d. By ignoring cultural differences

65. Why do we use literature in ESL/EFL classes?

a. Because literature demonstrates for the learners the importance of form in achieving
specific communicative goals.
b. Using literature as content in L2 classrooms provides an ideal basis for integrating
the four skills.
c. In an era when English is used in a great variety of cross-cultural encounters, literary
texts are valuable in raising students’ and teachers’ cross-cultural awareness.
d. All of the above

66. This is a literature teaching theory that deals with having no theory at all and trying to make
use of whatever will do the job.
 a. Subject-centered
b. Eclectic
c. Student-centered
d. Teacher-centered

67. As students move through narrative, stop at different points in the story and have them
write out optional predictions for what may happen next or how the story will end. What will
be the next step?
a. Have them cite reasons for their predictions from both the previous events in the
story and from their own knowledge of storylines.
b. Have them determine whether their predictions were valid and reasons why they
were or were not valid.
c. Have them compare reasons for their prediction, noting that with familiar, prototypical
genres, they have less difficulty making predictions than with more complex narratives.
d. Have them give the ending of the story.

68. Which is NOT a characteristic of natural translation?

a. Translator can add or re-trench from original text when needed.
b. It requires linguistic inventions to captures imagery and cultural load.
c. Translator understands what kind of audience the original writer had in mind.
d. It is not one-to-one or literal translation.

69. What is mainly ‘’simulated’’ in text type translations?

a. Effect similar to the source language text.
b. Meaning of the source language text.
c. Message of the source language text.
d. Linguistic structures of the source language.

70. What does the term "protagonist" refer to in literature?

a. The main character of a story
b. The character who opposes the main character
c. The setting of the story
d. The theme of the story

71. Which of the following literary devices is used in the sentence: "The moon was a shining
beacon in the night sky"?
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Alliteration
d. Irony

72. When analyzing a poem, what does "meter" refer to?

 a. The number of lines in a stanza
b. The rhyme scheme
c. The rhythm and pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
d. The theme of the poem

73. Which of the following is NOT a valid way to interpret the results of a grammar
assessment?
a. Looking at the overall percentage of correct answers.
b. Identifying specific grammar structures that students are struggling with.
c. Comparing students' performance on different types of assessment tasks.
d. Assuming that a student's grammar skills are perfect if they score 100% on an
assessment.

74. Which of the following is not a genre of literature?

a. Poetry
b. Drama
c. Essay
d. Mathematics

75. Which of the following is not a literary element?

a. Theme
b. Symbolism
c. Foreshadowing
d. Pronunciation

76. Which of the following is an example of a classic literary work?

a "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
b. "To Kill a Mockingbird"
c. "The Hunger Games"
d. "Twilight"

77. Which of the following is not a step in the process of writing a literary analysis essay?
a. Brainstorming ideas
b. Pre-reading
c. Proofreading for grammar errors
d. Choosing a title

78. Which of the following is a consideration in cultural equivalence?

a. not componential components
b. idiomatic tendencies
c. descriptive quality of expressions
d. cultural convention of source language and target language
79. Which is NOT a characteristic of transcreation?
a. Faithfulness to the original text is priority.
b. Purpose is to recreate or reproduce the same reaction in the target language.
c. It is a blend of the words ‘translation’ and ‘creation’ which also blends the processes
involved in the words.
d. It is the production of a copy that is designed for a brand and target customer.
80. Which is NOT a characteristic of natural translation?
a. It sounds like the source language original.
b. It doesn’t sound foreign.
c. It has cultural significance.
d. It emphasizes the ‘spirit’ of the original text over the “letter”