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First Quarterly Exam in Creative Writing Fiction
Quiz by SM Dela Cruz
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What are figures of speech?
Which figures of speech can be identified from this line? "He is as funny as a barrel of monkeys.”
Which sentence best demonstrates the author’s use of diction?
“The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink, as the gentle breeze whispered secrets through the rustling leaves.” Which of the following best describes the use of imagery, diction, and figures of speech in the excerpt?
“Her smile was a beacon of light in the dark, guiding me through the stormy seas of my troubles.” What literary device is used to describe her smile?
“The leaves danced in the wind, their whispers telling tales of autumn’s arrival.” Which of the following best describes the use of diction and imagery in the lines?
Choose the best revision to enhance imagery.
 "The garden was beautiful, with many colorful flowers and trees."
"The athlete ran quickly down the track." Which word best replaces "quickly" to enhance the sentence's tone and meaning?
Apply your understanding of figures of speech by selecting the option that best adds personification to the sentence: "The storm arrived suddenly, with heavy rain and strong winds."
Given the context of the sentence, which figure of speech would best enhance the description? "The mountain loomed over the valley."
Which element of poetry does this statement imply? “There is a thing beneath the stairs with slimy face and oily hair”.
What is the rhyme scheme in the following lines?
“The sun is bright,
the sky is clear,
The birds all sing,
I have no fear.”
This element of poetry adds musical quality to the poem which gives the readers reading pleasure.
Which option best defines meter in poetry?
Which poetic technique is used when the poem continues the sentence from one line to the next without a pause (as seen in lines 1 and 2)?
How does the poet create imagery in the second stanza (lines 3-4)?
What sound device is present in the line, “The river’s song hummed soft and low”?
What overall technique is used in the poem to give human-like qualities to nature?
Which form of poetry is known for its  five-line structure with an AABBA rhyme scheme?
If I wanted to create a poem in the shape of a dog, I would write this type of poem.
How are acrostic and ABC poems different?
How does the final couplet in “Sonnet 18” reinforce the poem’s message?
How does the structure of a limerick contribute to its overall effect?
How do the structural differences between Haiku and Tanka poems influence their expressive capabilities?
Which element of fiction focuses on the underlying message or central idea of a story?
Which element of fiction encompasses the individuals who drive the story and engage in conflict?
Which element of fiction provides background information about the characters and setting at the beginning of the story?
What literary device is used in the phrase “dark clouds loomed on the horizon”?
What technique is demonstrated by Mrs. Thompson’s warning, “This doesn’t bode well”?
Which literary device is exemplified by the description of the wind “swirling leaves around the square”?
What effect does the villagers’ laughter have on the narrative?
Which type of fiction focuses on a futuristic society and often explores the consequences of technological advancements?
What type of fiction typically incorporates supernatural elements and is set in an imaginary world?
What genre blends elements of mystery, suspense, and crime, often featuring a detective or investigator as the protagonist?
In historical fiction, how might an author use dialogue to convey the authenticity of the time period?
In what way does the use of flashbacks enhance character development in a mystery novel?
How does the author’s choice of point of view influence the reader’s connection to characters in a literary novel?
