Labason Integrated School

1ST QUARTER EXAMINATION in ENGLISH 7

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Read and understand each question and encircle the correct answer.
1. Which type of poem is often short and expresses personal feelings and emotions?
a. Narrative b. Lyric c. Epic d. Acrostic
2. What is a three-line Japanese poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure?
a. Haiku b. Free verse c. Villanelle d. Ballad
3. Which type of poem tells a story and includes characters and a plot?
a. Limerick b. Lyric c.Narrative d. Haiku
4. Which type of poetry follows no set rhyme scheme or meter, allowing the poet to experiment with form?
a. Blank verse b. Free verse c. Sonnet d. Ballad
5. What is a long, serious poem that tells the story of a heroic figure or great event?
a. Ode b. Epic c. Elegy d. Haiku
6. What type of context clue helps you understand a word by giving a synonym or a word with a similar meaning?
a. Antonym b. Definition c. Synonym d. Example
7. ‘’The arid climate was very dry and hot." What type of context clue is used to help understand the meaning of the
word "arid"?
8. a. Synonym b. Antonym c. Example d. Inference
In the sentence, "The ancient artifact, an object made by a human being long ago, was discovered in the ruins," the
type of context clue for "artifact" is:
a. Definition b. Antonym c. Synonym d. Example
9. "Unlike the hostile bear, the friendly dog wagged its tail happily." What type of context clue is used to understand
the word "hostile"?
10. a. Synonym b. Example c. Antonym d. Definition
"The nimble dancer moved quickly and lightly across the stage." What type of context clue is provided for the word
"nimble"?
a. Definition b. Inference c. Synonym d. Antonym
11. "She was meticulous, always paying close attention to the smallest details." What type of context clue helps define
"meticulous"?
a. Synonym b. Antonym c. Example d. Inference
12. "The novel was so dull that even reading a few pages felt like a chore." What type of context clue is used for the
word "dull"?
a. Antonym b. Example c. Synonym d. Definition
13. "Although he was usually generous, today he was rather stingy, unwilling to spend any money." What type of
context clue helps define the word "stingy"?
a. Synonym b. Definition c. Example d. Antonym
14. "She exhibited courage, like a soldier in battle." What type of context clue helps you understand the word
"courage"?
a. Definition b. Example c. Synonym d. Inference
15. "The flower was vibrant, showing bright, vivid colors." The type of context clue for the word "vibrant" is:
a. Example b. Antonym c. Definition d. Synonym
16. Which literary device involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?
a. Simile b. Alliteration c. Hyperbole d. Irony
17. What is a comparison using "like" or "as" called?
a. Metaphor b. Simile c. Personification d. Onomatopoeia
18. Which literary device gives human characteristics to non-human objects?
a. Hyperbole b. Metaphor c. Personification d. Irony
19. Which literary device uses extreme exaggeration for effect?
a. Allusion b. Hyperbole c. Simile d. Symbolism
20. What term refers to the pattern of rhymes at the end of lines in a poem?
a. Rhythm b. Rhyme scheme c. Meter d.Verse
21. What is a metaphor?
a. A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" b. A direct comparison between two unlike things
c. An exaggeration for effect d. Repetition of vowel sounds
22. Which device uses the repetition of vowel sounds within words?
a. Alliteration b. Assonance c. Consonance d.Irony
23. What is imagery?
a. Language that appeals to the senses b. The repetition of sounds
c. A comparison using "as" d. The rhyme pattern in a poem
24. Which literary device refers to an indirect or subtle reference to another work of literature or historical event?
a. Allegory b. Allusion c. Symbolism d. Irony
25. Which of the following is a feature of narrative poetry?
a. It tells a story b. It expresses personal feelings c. It is meant for performance d. It uses strict meter and rhyme
26. What is the main purpose of lyric poetry?
a.To tell a heroic tale b. To express the poet’s emotions
c. To explore philosophical ideas d.To narrate historical events
27. Which type of poetry is typically written in the form of a play?
a.Narrative b. Lyric c. Dramatic d.Free verse
28. Which of the following is a common feature of dramatic poetry?
a.Characters speak in dialogue b.It is always about love
c. It tells a story from start to finish d.It is usually sung
29.Which of the following best describes a narrative poem?
a.It explores abstract ideas without a story b. It tells a story with characters and a plot
b. It conveys the emotions of the speaker d. It uses free verse and lacks structure
30. Which of the following is an example of lyric poetry?
a. A ballad b. A sonnet c. An epic d. A play
31. What distinguishes a dramatic monologue from a narrative poem?
a. A dramatic monologue has no characters
b. A narrative poem focuses on storytelling, while a dramatic monologue focuses on the speech of one character
c. A dramatic monologue always has more than one speaker
d. A narrative poem is written in free verse
32. What is the role of the speaker in lyric poetry?
a. To tell a story b.To express the inner thoughts and feelings of the poet or a persona
c. To provide commentary on historical events d.To guide characters through a narrative arc
33. Which of the following best describes lyric poetry?
a. A poem that tells a story with characters and plot.
b. A poem focused on the speaker's personal emotions and thoughts.
c. A long poem recounting historical events
c. A poem written in dialogue form to be performed on stage.
34. Which of the following is an example of narrative poetry?
a. A haiku B. A sonnet C. An epic poem d. A soliloquy
35. Dramatic poetry is distinct from other forms of poetry because:
a. It focuses on a single speaker’s emotions. B. It is intended to be performed by actors or characters.
c. It tells a story through a series of metaphors. D.It is written in free verse.
37. Which of the following is a characteristic of lyric poetry?
a. It usually tells a lengthy story. B. It is composed of monologues or dialogues.
c. It expresses personal emotions, often in first person.
d.It includes several characters interacting in dramatic situations.
38. What distinguishes narrative poetry from other forms of poetry?
a. Its use of rhyme and meter b. Its focus on expressing emotions
c. Its structure as a play or performance d. Its focus on telling a story with a plot
39. Which of the following is true about lyric poetry?
a. It has a strong focus on character development. B. It is typically longer than narrative poetry.
c. It often explores personal feelings and thoughts. D. It is always written in rhyme.
40. It refers to a short poem, often with songlike qualities, that expresses the speaker’s personal emotions and
feelings.
a. Lyric Poetry b. Dramatic Poetry c. Narrative Poetry d. Epic Poetry

“Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do and, at some point, you will.” ― VENUS WILLIAMS

Prepared by: Jenny Jumawan-Rodriguez