Summative Test (Week 5 and 6)

What amusing story tells about a real incident that intends to impart a lesson?

• table

• noble

• legend

• anecdote

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of an anecdote?

• to argue

• to inspire

• to reminisce

• to bring cheer

The following statements about anecdote are true EXCEPT_______________.

• An anecdote covers a variety of stories and tales.

• It a short story about a real person or event.

• Sharing an anecdote makes people laugh and ponder about the topic.

• People share an anecdote to deal with serious issues in the

  community.

Before presenting the lecture on teenage pregnancy, the speaker tells a story of

a young girl who got pregnant. She explained about the implications of

unplanned pregnancy to a teenage mom and her child. What is the purpose of

the speaker in the given situation?

• persuade

• reminisce

• bring cheer

• give caution

Which of the following anecdotes intends to persuade readers?

• My little brother shares his experience on the first day of school.

• A learner shares her future plans after graduating from college.

• A mother tells about her epic experience at the Department Store

  while buying a dress to wear for the party.

• Before presenting his lecture on responsible parenting, the speaker

  shares about the experience of a mother learning about her son’s wish,

  a smart phone for his parents to play with him always.

The author’s purpose of using anecdotes in his memoir “Home of the Ashfall”

is to _________________.

• bring cheer

• reminisce

• caution

• persuade

Most of the writers use anecdote to ___________________________________.

• tell a story

• deal with differences of opinions

• share helpful tips on making a living

• impart a lesson in an entertaining way

“My mother tells about her epic experience at the department store while

buying a dress to wear for the party” is an example of ____________ anecdote.

• cautionary

• motivational

• inspirational

• reminiscence

What J. J. Wigley tells about in the “Home of the Ashfall”?

• eruption of Mt. Pinatubo

• new found independence in Manila

• story of “Hihintayin Kita sa Langit”

• his journey to becoming management trainee

What anecdote shares frightening stories of dangers that can be avoided by

following regulations?

• motivation

• cautionary

• reminiscence

• entertainment