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Summative Test (Week 5 and 6)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

table

b)

noble

c)

legend

d)

anecdote

2.

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

a)

to argue

b)

to inspire

c)

to reminisce

d)

to bring cheer

3.

The following statements about anecdote are true EXCEPT_______________.

a)

An anecdote covers a variety of stories and tales.

b)

It a short story about a real person or event.

c)

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

d)

People share an anecdote to deal with serious issues in the

community.

4.

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?

a)

persuade

b)

reminisce

c)

bring cheer

d)

give caution

5.

Which of the following anecdotes intends to persuade readers?

a)

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

b)

A learner shares her future plans after graduating from college.

c)

A mother tells about her epic experience at the Department Store

while buying a dress to wear for the party.

d)

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.

6.

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

is to _________________.

a)

bring cheer

b)

reminisce

c)

caution

d)

persuade

7.

Most of the writers use anecdote to ___________________________________.

a)

tell a story

b)

deal with differences of opinions

c)

share helpful tips on making a living

d)

impart a lesson in an entertaining way

8.

“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.

a)

cautionary

b)

motivational

c)

inspirational

d)

reminiscence

9.

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

a)

eruption of Mt. Pinatubo

b)

new found independence in Manila

c)

story of “Hihintayin Kita sa Langit”

d)

his journey to becoming management trainee

10.

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

following regulations?

a)

motivation

b)

cautionary

c)

reminiscence

d)

entertainment

11.

Where is J. J. Wigley’s hometown?

a)

Tarlac

b)

Bataan

c)

Zambales

d)

Pampanga

12.

Who is the writer of the short story “Sinigang”?

a)

Marie Aubrey Villaceran

b)

NVM Gonzales

c)

Edith L. Tiempo

d)

PampangaManuel E. Arguilla

13.

Where is the setting of the story?

a)

farm

b)

house

c)

cemetery

d)

garden

14.

Who is the main character in the story?

a)

Sylvia

b)

Liza

c)

Meg

d)

Tita Loleng

15.

What point of view was used by the author in telling the story?

a)

Third Person

b)

Omniscient Third Person

c)

First Person

d)

Limited Third Person

16.

Whose favorite dish is the “Sinigang”?

a)

Liza

b)

Tita Loleng

c)

Liza’s mother

d)

Liza’s father

17.

What element is presented at the final part of the story?

a)

Resolution

b)

Theme

c)

Exposition

d)

Climax

18.

What element creates the tone and presents the characters and other

important facts to introduce the story?

a)

Resolution

b)

Theme

c)

Exposition

d)

Climax

19.

Based on the text, what does the word “Sinverguenza” mean?

a)

a person who is shameless

b)

a person who is sinful

c)

a person who is calm

d)

a person who is reckless

20.

When sharing an anecdote, what topic is best to talk about?

a)

career

b)

dreams

c)

school activity

d)

anything under the sun