Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region 02
Schools Division of Nueva Vizcaya
BAMBANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
SCORE
I - ___________________
II - ___________________
III - __________________
IV - __________________
TOTAL = ______________
Midterm Examination-2nd Semester
CREATIVE NONFICTION
Name: __________________________________________________ Grade 12 - ____________________
Test I. IDENTIFICATION. For each of the statements, determine if you would find the element in
fiction or non‐fiction. Write F on the blank before the number if you think it is fiction and NF if it’s
nonfiction. 1 point each.
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Ideas are supported by list of details and examples. ______
There is a critical point or turning point. _______
Written objectively with probable or possible information. ______
The author`s purpose is to provide factual information to the reader. ______
Sometimes includes antagonistic and protagonist type characters. ______
Can be referred to as an informative article. ______
Test II. TRUE OR FALSE. Read and understand the sentences below and discern whether each of the
statement is true or false. Write X if the sentence is true and O if false. 1 point each
7. Fiction is a genre that is real. ______
8. Nonfiction can be written for many purposes including to persuade, to inform, to entertain
and to reflect upon an experience or event. ______
9. The theme is the meaning, moral, or message about the life that the writer conveys to the
reader. ______
10. Contrast between what is expected and what actually exists or happens is called irony.
_______
11. A persuasive essay is tightly structured and presents and explains information and ideas.
_______
12. Story of a person's life as told by that person is called a biography. ______
13. An expository essay presents arguments and tries to convince a reader to go to a certain
point of view. _______
14. Mythology is a genre of fiction that deals with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of
secrets. ______
15. Drama is stories composed in verse or prose, usually for theatrical performance, where
conflicts and emotion are expressed through dialogue and action. ______
16. Horror is an overwhelming and painful feeling caused by literature that is frightfully
shocking, terrifying, or revolting. ______
Test III. ARTICLE ANALYSIS. Refer to your copy of the personal essay entitled ‘A Woman’s Worth’ and
answer the questions below. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.
17. What is the predominant point of view in this story, and who seems to be the focal
character? Illustrate by citing a very brief passage and showing how it confirms your
opinion. (5 points)
18. What is the theme of the story? Express it in a single declarative sentence. (5 points)
19. What sort of conflict(s) confronts the leading character or characters (internal and
external)? And how is it resolved? Explain. (5 points)
20. Does the story have a moral? If not, what do you think the purpose of the author was? (6
points)
Test IV. PERSONAL ESSAY. Choose one topic from the prompts below and write a 300-word
personal essay. Observe the following in writing your compositions; Content, organization of ideas,
correct grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation. Use a separate page. 13 points.
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f.
g.
h.
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j.
An experience that showed you real life values.
Whom you dreamed to be when you were a kid?
Did some teachers happen to become your role models? Show some examples.
Write about friendship breakup you experienced.
A person you are afraid to lose the most.
An example of difficult decision you had to make.
What talent have you always wanted to have and why?
With which book character do you associate yourself?
If you were a director, what movie do you want to shot?
Where would you like to travel if you had a solid sum of money?
Prepared by:
SHIREEN D. LACUESTA
Teacher II
Checked by:
JOVELYN G. MORALES
Teacher III/OIC Department Head
Language Department
Student’s Name and Signature:
__________________________________
Parent’s Name and Signature:
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