GABRIEL TABORIN COLLEGE OF DAVAO FOUNDATION, INC

Lasang, Davao City

Midterm Examination
Contemporary, Popular, and Emerging Literature

Name: Year and Section: Score:

Instructor: Reina Lyn E. Elegio, LPT Date:
General Instruction: Read the directions and answer the questions carefully.

TEST I: Multiple Choice. Encircle the best answer.

1. This refers to the type of book or story that is written about imaginary characters and
events and not based on real people and facts.
a. Fiction b. Non-fiction c. Literary piece d. Creative Writing
2. The activity of writing stories, poetry, and prose which is also a form of artistic
expression.
a. Fiction b. Non-fiction c. Literary piece d. Creative Writing
3. Fiction is subjective when:
a. The characters and situations are not "made up."
b. Readers expect fiction to portray the real world; they do not expect it to reflect the
real world.
c. A novel, story, drama, or poem is the expression of an author's imagination.
d. It is to realize how choices of content and language don’t shape the reader's
perception and encourage the reader's acceptance.
4. Which of the following is not included on which a fiction may evoke?
a. the thrill of imagining impossible or unavailable experiences.
b. intrigue with playing out "what if" or" if only" scenarios.
c. feelings and perceptions of another historical period, or simply observations on the
human condition.
d. The importance of a literary piece as a fiction work in literature.
5. Fiction evokes ideas and feelings indirectly by triggering emotional responses and
mental pictures. This statement shows that fiction is:
a. Fiction is subjective
b. Fiction is evocative
c. Fiction is understanding the text through the author’s context.
d. Fiction is a personal understanding.

6. Fiction can be true, however, only in the sense that the actions or behaviors “ring true”
with what we know with the world. This statement shows that fiction is:
a. Fiction is subjective
b. Fiction is evocative
c. Fiction is understanding the text through the author’s context.
d. Fiction is a personal understanding.
7. The term used to describe the privilege that the authors, writers, and directors often use
to distort history for dramatic effect.
a. Writer’s license b. Dramatic effect c. Dramatic License d. Author’s privilege.
8. This is a kind of fiction where it intends solely to entertain the masses.
a. Dramatic fiction b. Escapist fiction c. Commercial fiction d. Literary fiction

9. Which of the following is an example of Literary fiction?

a. The Diary of Anne Frank c. the Great Depression of the 1930s.
b. Documentary of Pandas d. How to get away with the Murderer
10. Which of the following is not an example of Conflict?
a. Lily Cruz revenge to those who killed her parents.
b. Chuck survives a plane crash and must survive on a deserted island.
c. Lea must finish all her homework before her mom gets home.
d. Voldemort tries to kill Harry several times per book

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11. The following scenarios shows dilemma. Which of the following does not belong to the
group?
a. The privilege to choose between two best schools to study.
b. Choosing between your best friend or your special person a weekend night out.
c. To accept a painful truth or to believe on white lies.
d. The idea of being with the one that you love or the one that loves you.
12. An idea, theme, symbols, or a course of action that is present in every piece of literary
work.
a. Conflict c. Ending
b. Artistic Unity d. Suspense
13. A type of characterization where the author shows us the characters through their
actions.
a. Direct presentation c. Direct characterization
b. Indirect presentation d. Indirect characterization
14. This refers to the “all-knowing” point of view.
a. First Person POV c. Third Person Limited POV
b. Second Person POV d. Third Person Omniscient
15. What is the general term publishers and booksellers use to describe both commercial
and literary works that depict a daily reality familiar to most people.
a. Mainstream fiction c. Literary fiction
b. Commercial fiction d. Non-fiction
16. The following are the Point of Views of literature, except _________.
a. Literature is Aesthetic c. Literature is effective
b. Literature is fictional d. Literature is art
17. A philosophical essay argues for the importance of individual freedom and critiques
totalitarian regimes, aiming to influence the reader's beliefs and values. What is the
primary function of this literature?
a. Educational c. Historical
b. Moral d. Entertainment
18. A textbook on world mythology is used in classrooms to teach students about different
cultures and their belief systems.
a. Educational c. Moral
b. Historical d. Social and Political
19. A novel set in a dystopian future explores the consequences of extreme government
control and surveillance on individual freedoms. What is the primary function of this
piece of literature?
a. Entertainment c. Cultural
b. Social and Political d. Linguistic
20. A collection of fairy tales is used in elementary schools to help children learn new
vocabulary and grammar structures. What is the primary function of this literature?
a. Entertainment c. Moral
b. Educational d. Historical
21. A historical fiction novel vividly describes the life and struggles of people during the
American Civil War, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the period. What
is the primary function of this literature?
a. Historical c. Entertainment
b. Ideological d. Social and Political
22. A satirical play critiques contemporary political leaders and the societal norms that allow
them to remain in power.
a. Moral c. Cultural
b. Social and Political d. Entertainment
23. A poetry collection written in regional dialects preserves the linguistic diversity of a
nation and promotes pride in local languages.
a. Cultural c. Educational
b. Linguistic d. Social and Political
24. A novel portrays the journey of a protagonist who overcomes significant personal
challenges and learns important life lessons about honesty and integrity.

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 a. Moral c. Entertainment
b. Ideological d. Historical
25. A comedy series set in a quirky small town captures the everyday lives and humor of its
residents, aiming primarily to amuse its audience.
a. Cultural c. Social and Political
b. Entertainment d. Educational
26. Which among the following are the universal characteristics of Literature?
a. Timelessness, Eternity, University, Permanence
b. Permanence, Immortality, Timelessness, Universality
c. Eternity, Universality, Permanence, Timelessness
d. Timeless, Eternally, Universal, Permanent
27. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a comic book?
a. It is primarily written in prose form.
b. It always features superheroes.
c. It is typically published in daily newspapers.
d. It combines visual art with text to tell a story.
28. What is a common theme in the romance genre of literature?
a. The development of a romantic relationship between characters
b. Mysteries and crime-solving
c. Space exploration and futuristic technology
d. Historical events and figures
29. What distinguishes a comic strip from a comic book?
a. Comic strips are longer and have multiple chapters.
b. Comic strips are usually published in serialized form in newspapers.
c. Comic strips always feature superhero characters.
d. Comic strips are only published online.
30. Which element is most commonly associated with science fiction literature?
a. Magic and mythical creatures
b. Romantic relationships and personal drama
c. Advanced technology and futuristic settings
d. Historical events and factual accuracy
31. Which of the following elements allows hypertext poetry to break away from the
restrictions of traditional paper?
a. Stanzas and lines
b. Traditional poetic conventions
c. Verbal narrative
d. Hyperlinks, images, sounds, and video
32. According to Astrid Ensslin, what makes hypertext poetry the "most creative and trans-
artistic genre"?
a. Its incorporation of "nomadism" and multisensory textual experience
b. Its strict adherence to traditional poetic conventions
c. Its focus on verbal narrative
d. Its exclusion of multimedia elements
33. What traditional components can hypertext poems include?
a. Videos and animations
b. Hyperlinks to other websites
c. Words, lines, and stanzas
d. Nomadic narrative structures
34. What is a distinguishing feature of hypertext poems?
a. Linear reading of the text
b. Inclusion of hyperlinks for nonlinear reading
c. Adherence to formal poetry conventions
d. Focus on single-sensory experience
35. Which ancestral genre is closely related to hypertext poetry, allowing a nonlinear
reading experience?
a. Hypertext c. Free verse poetry
b. Visual poetry d. Traditional narrative poetry

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 36. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of hypertext poetry as exemplified by
"Penetration" from The Seasons collection?
a. It follows a linear narrative structure.
b. It includes only one poem titled "Penetration."
c. It allows readers to navigate through different perspectives and choices.
d. It focuses solely on visual imagery without textual passages.

TEST II. Modified True or False. (40points)

Directions: Write T if the statement is True and write F if the statement is False. If the
statement is False, find the incorrect words or phrase , underline and change it with right
words/phases.
Each item will be 2 points. For False statements, One point for False and one point for the
corrected words/phrases.

______________1. Creative Fiction has a “real life” aspect.

______________2. Lee Gutkind is the Father of Second Language Acquisition.
______________3. With non-fiction, the meaning is dependent on the perceptions,
imagination, and feelings of the reader.
______________4. Prose is a type of literature based on the interplay of words and rhythm.
______________5. Literary Text consists of referral meaning.
______________6. The Textual Meaning is the meaning produced by the relationship of text
itself.
______________7. Moral Function shapes our way of thinking based on the ideas of other
people.
______________8. In Characteristics of Creative Nonficton, Extensive Research is where writers
must be able to document events or personal experiences.
______________9. Sequence refers to the boundaries of the plot.
______________10. Pacing determines how quickly readers move through the story.
______________11. A major requirement of any story is the use of plot.
______________12. In one of the 5R’s of Creative Nonfiction, the writer must have a complete
“reaction” to learn about the topic.
______________13. Static Characters are minimally detailed, only briefly sketched or named.
______________14. Creative nonfiction is based on the writer engaging in personal “research”
about what he/she is writing about.
______________15. Food Writing is one of the Types of Creative Nonfiction where the writer
crafts about food and cuisine using literary devices.
______________16. In Autobiography, the writer constructs a true story about a time or period
in his/her life, one that had personal meaning and universal truth. The writer composes the
story using the first person “I.”
______________17. Personal Essay is where the writer crafts an essay about an issue or topic
using literary devices, such as the elements of fiction and figurative language.
______________18. “Narrate the Story” is one of the guidelines of writing creative Nonfiction.
______________19. In writing creative nonfiction, you have to use “jokes” to make an
important point.
______________20. Hyper literary is a form of digital poetry that uses links using hypertext
mark-up.

TEST III.Identification (25points)

Directions: Identify what Elements of Illustrated Novel is being stated. Write your answer on
the space provided before each number.

______________1. The space between framed panels.

______________2. The lines and borders that contain the panels.
______________3. A distinct segment of the comic, containing images and text.
______________4. A narratory block in which a narrator or character shares special information
with the reader.
______________5. Text labels written on objects in comics.

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______________6. Lines that represent motion.
______________7. Images in the opposite position from the previous panel.
______________8. A panel contained within a larger panel.
______________9. Two facing pages in a printed book.
______________10. An image that extends to and/or beyond the edge of page.
______________11. Boxes containing a variety of text elements (setting, description).
______________12. Enclose dialogue that comes from a specific speaker's mouth and can vary
in size, shape and layout.
______________13. Dialogue between two or more characters.
______________14. Thought enclosed by a balloon that has a series of dots or bubbles leading
up to it.
______________15. Lettering that draws attention to text; often highlights onomatopoeia and
impact words (wow, bang).
______________16. The reader's completion of meaning between panels.
______________17. Images that show objects fully from top to bottom.
______________18. Images that show images or characters in a really small scale.
______________19. Images shown in a large view.
______________20. Image shown in a very large view.
______________21. A panel that takes up the whole page of a comic
______________22. A panel that takes up the space of several panels in a comic.
______________23. The colors used in a comic.
______________24. Text or icons that represent what is going on in the character's head.