1. What is literature? Distinguish between literature as a discipline and a concept.
a. Literature is merely written texts that record historical facts.
b. Literature is a random collection of stories with no artistic merit.
c. Literature is the artistic expression of human experiences, emotions, and ideas through written or spoken words; as a discipline, it critically examines themes, styles, and structures, and as a concept, it encompasses any work that expresses creativity and emotion.
d. Literature is only about creative poetry and dramatic plays.
Correct Answer: c
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2. What is genre? Trace the genre of the three basic kinds of literature.
a. Genre is a category of literature based on form, style, or subject matter; the three basic genres are prose (e.g., novels, short stories), poetry (e.g., sonnets, haikus), and drama (e.g., comedies, tragedies).
b. Genre is a classification based solely on the length of a literary work.
c. Genre refers to the historical period in which a literary work was produced.
d. Genre is only applicable to modern literature and not classical texts.
Correct Answer: a
3. Figures of Speech
Answer the following sub-questions by choosing the sentence that best exemplifies each figure of speech.
3a. Which sentence is an example of a simile?
a. Time is a thief.
b. The wind whispered through the trees.
c. She is as fast as a cheetah.
d. I have told you a million times!
Correct Answer: c
3b. Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?
a. She is as fast as a cheetah.
b. Time is a thief.
c. I have told you a million times!
d. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Correct Answer: b
3c. Which sentence is an example of personification?
a. I have told you a million times!
b. The wind whispered through the trees.
c. Time is a thief.
d. She is as fast as a cheetah.
Correct Answer: b
3d. Which sentence is an example of hyperbole?
a. I have told you a million times!
b. The wind whispered through the trees.
c. Time is a thief.
d. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Correct Answer: a
3e. Which sentence is an example of alliteration?
a. The wind whispered through the trees.
b. I have told you a million times!
c. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
d. Time is a thief.
Correct Answer: c
4. Short Notes on Narrative Techniques and Characterization
4a. Which option best defines an omniscient narrator?
a. A narrator who tells the story from one character’s limited viewpoint.
b. A narrator who knows everything about all characters and events in a story.
c. A narrator who only presents dialogue without commentary.
d. A narrator who remains completely silent.
Correct Answer: b
4b. Which option best describes the stream of consciousness style?
a. A style that presents a character’s thoughts and feelings in a continuous, unstructured flow.
b. A narrative that strictly follows chronological order without digression.
c. A style focused solely on external actions and dialogue.
d. A narrative that uses a formal tone and rigid structure.
Correct Answer: a
4c. Which pair correctly differentiates between a round character and a flat character?
a. Round character: simple and one-dimensional; Flat character: complex and well-developed.
b. Round character: complex and well-developed; Flat character: simple with few traits.
c. Both round and flat characters are equally complex.
d. Round character: appears only in poetry; Flat character: appears only in prose.
Correct Answer: b
5. The Oldest Form of Literature
Which of the following is considered the oldest form of literature?
a. Written literature
b. Oral literature
c. Digital literature
d. Printed literature
Correct Answer: b
6. Major Points of View in Literature
Which of the following pairs represents the two major points of view in literature?
a. First-person and Second-person
b. Third-person and Second-person
c. First-person and Third-person
d. Objective and Subjective
Correct Answer: c
7. Micro Skills for Writing
Which of the following pairs are examples of micro skills for writing?
a. Brainstorming and outlining
b. Grammar and punctuation
c. Research and planning
d. Editing and revising
Correct Answer: b
8. Stages in the Writing Process
Which pair below represents two of the three main stages in the writing process?
a. Brainstorming and revising
b. Pre-writing (planning and research) and drafting (writing the first version)
c. Editing and publishing
d. Researching and finalizing
Correct Answer: b
9. Methods of Paragraph Development
Which of the following groups correctly lists methods of paragraph development?
a. Comparison and contrast, Cause and effect, Definition and explanation
b. Narration, Description, Exposition
c. Dialogue, Action, Reflection
d. Chronology, Geography, Symbolism
Correct Answer: a
10. American Variants of Certain Words
10a. In American English, the word “programme” is spelled as:
a. Program
b. Programme
c. Programmes
d. Programe
Correct Answer: a
10b. In American English, the word “unique” is spelled as:
a. Unique
b. Uniq
c. Uniqu
d. Uniquee
Correct Answer: a
10c. In American English, the word “foetus” is spelled as:
a. Foetus
b. Fetus
c. Fetu
d. Fetuus
Correct Answer: b
11. Advantages of Public Speaking
Which of the following pairs correctly lists two advantages of public speaking?
a. Enhances memory retention and reduces stress
b. Improves confidence and helps to influence and persuade others
c. Increases vocabulary and promotes grammatical accuracy
d. Boosts internet presence and networking skills
Correct Answer: b
12. Factors in Planning a Presentation
Which factors are essential to consider when planning a presentation?
a. Audience analysis and purpose of the presentation
b. Color scheme and font style
c. Location and weather forecast
d. Duration and break times only
Correct Answer: a
13. The Oldest Genre of Literature
Which of the following is considered the oldest genre of literature?
a. Drama
b. Prose
c. Poetry
d. Fiction
Correct Answer: c
14. Understanding Summary
Which of the following best describes a summary?
a. A detailed critique of a passage
b. A verbatim repetition of the original text
c. A condensation of a passage to a specific proportion of its original length
d. An expanded version of the original passage
Correct Answer: c
15. Parameter for Consonant Description
Which of the following is a parameter used to describe consonants?
a. The color of sound
b. Place of articulation
c. The speed of speech
d. The tone of voice
Correct Answer: b
16. States of the Glottis
Which group correctly lists the three different states of the glottis?
a. Open, Closed, Partially open
b. High, Mid, Low
c. Nasal, Oral, Laryngeal
d. Soft, Hard, Mixed
Correct Answer: a
17. Third-Person Point of View
Which statement about the third-person point of view is correct?
a. It can only be omniscient.
b. It is always written as if the narrator is a character within the story.
c. It can be either omniscient or limited.
d. It is identical to the first-person point of view.
Correct Answer: c
18. Term for a Person Who Writes Plays
What is the term for a person who writes plays?
a. Novelist
b. Poet
c. Playwright
d. Essayist
Correct Answer: c
19. Alternative Name for the Pentad Method
What is another name for the Pentad Method of generating ideas in writing?
a. Aristotle’s Six Elements
b. Burke’s Pentad
c. Shakespeare’s Formula
d. Hemingway’s Technique
Correct Answer: b
20. Writing to Actuate
When writing to actuate, what is your primary aim?
a. To entertain the reader
b. To inform the reader
c. To persuade the reader to take action
d. To describe a scene vividly
Correct Answer: c
21. Parts of a Paragraph
How many parts does a well-structured paragraph typically have?
a. Two
b. Three
c. Four
d. Five
Correct Answer: b
(Typically: Topic sentence, Supporting sentences, and Conclusion.)
22. Language Register
What does the term “language register” refer to?
a. The volume or loudness of speech
b. The level of formality in language use depending on the context
c. The speed at which someone speaks
d. The specific dialect used by a community
Correct Answer: b
23. Definition of Idiolect
Which of the following best defines “idiolect”?
a. A language spoken by an entire nation
b. An individual’s unique way of speaking, shaped by personal experiences and environment
c. A regional dialect with common linguistic features
d. The formal language used in academic settings
Correct Answer: b
24. Literary Device in “The moon smiled on the children playing in the night.”
Which literary device is illustrated by this sentence?
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Personification
d. Hyperbole
Correct Answer: c
25. Literary Device in “Life is but a walking shadow.”
Which literary device is illustrated by this sentence?
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Personification
d. Alliteration
Correct Answer: a
26. Classification of “In the Womb of Dusk”
What type of literary work is “In the Womb of Dusk”?
a. A play
b. A poem
c. A short story
d. A novel
Correct Answer: d
27. The Most Important Character in a Literary Work
Who is typically considered the most important character in a literary work?
a. The antagonist
b. The sidekick
c. The narrator
d. The protagonist
Correct Answer: d
28. Alternative Name for Hamartia
What is an alternative name for “hamartia”?
a. Catharsis
b. Hubris
c. Tragic flaw
d. Foreshadowing
Correct Answer: c
29. Word Forms in the English Language
Which of the following groups correctly lists three different word forms in the English language?
a. Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction
b. Noun, Verb, Adjective
c. Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb
d. Noun, Interjection, Article
Correct Answer: b