Pre-test in English 7

Name: _________________________________________________ A. Lay

B. Epic
General Instruction: Read the direction carefully. Any form of C. Ballad
erasures, alterations, tampering of the first-hand answer, and using of D. Idyll
friction pen is not allowed (3 erasures minus 4 points). Asking your ______17. Which type of narrative poetry tells a story using novel-like
seatmates shall be no longer pursue the examination. The examination structure but in verse?
will last for 50 minutes and a 3 minutes extension if needed. A. Ballad
B. Epic
I. Multiple Choice Test. Choose the letter of your correct answer by C. Verse novel
writing it on the space provided before the number. D. Idyll
______1. What is a narrative poem? ______18. A ballad is different from an epic because:
A. A poem that describes feelings only A. A ballad is usually shorter and meant to be sung
B. A poem that tells a story B. An epic is never written in verse
C. A poem that lists objects C. A ballad avoids rhyme
D. A poem that praises nature D. An epic contains no characters
______2. Which of the following best describes narrative poetry? ______19. Which type of narrative poetry is MOST associated with
A. It focuses only on rhyme.p knights, love, and chivalry?
B. It narrates a sequence of events. A. Lay
C. It avoids characters and settings. B. Epic
D. It does not follow a plot. C. Idyll
______3. The main purpose of narrative poetry is to: D. Verse novel
A. Entertain through storytelling in poetic form ______20. A verse novel is written like a novel but:
B. Provide instructions for daily living A. Has no plot
C. Summarize history through prose B. Uses poetry instead of prose
D. Describe emotions without plot C. Has no characters
______4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of narrative D. Uses only facts and statistics
poetry? ______21. “Beowulf” is considered an:
A. It tells a story. A. Epic
B. It uses story elements. B. Ballad
C. It avoids rhyme or rhythm. C. Idyll
D. It entertains. D. Lay
______5. Narrative poems combine storytelling with: ______22. “The Song of Roland” is a medieval example of which type
A. Prose paragraphs of poetry?
B. Poetic techniques A. Ballad
C. Recipes and directions B. Lay
D. Newspaper reports C. Epic
______6. A narrative poem includes story elements such as: D. Verse novel
A. Plot, characters, setting ______23. A modern verse novel example is:
B. Colors, textures, images A. Homer’s Odyssey
C. Riddles, jokes, puzzles B. Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin
D. Numbers and statistics C. “Beowulf”
______7. Which poetic technique is often found in narrative poetry? D. “The Iliad”
A. Simile and metaphor ______24. Which type of narrative poem is MOST likely to be
B. Chemical formulas accompanied by music?
C. Mathematical equations A. Ballad
D. Maps and graphs B. Epic
______8. Narrative poems are considered entertaining because: C. Lay
A. They are written in prose. D. Idyll
B. They retell events in a creative way. ______25. Which type of narrative poem focuses on peace, simplicity,
C. They exclude characters and conflict. and pastoral life?
D. They are used only in classrooms. A. Epic
______9. Which element is MOST essential in a narrative poem? B. Idyll
A. A strong plot C. Ballad
B. A bibliography D. Verse novel
C. A recipe-like structure ______26. “The Ballad of John Henry” is an example of:
D. A dialogue-only format A. Epic
______10. When a poem describes a hero’s journey using rhyme and B. Ballad
rhythm, this shows the use of: C. Lay
A. Scientific method D. Verse novel
B. Storytelling elements and poetic techniques ______27. Which of the following is considered a long narrative poem
C. Math equations that embodies a nation’s ideals?
D. Legal arguments A. Idyll
______11. Which type of narrative poem tells about the heroic deeds B. Ballad
of a legendary figure? C. Epic
A. Ballad D. Verse novel
B. Epic ______28. In narrative poetry, the use of similes, metaphors, and
C. Lay imagery shows:
D. Verse novel A. The avoidance of creativity
______12. Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are examples of: B. The application of poetic techniques
A. Epic poems C. The structure of prose
B. Ballads D. The formula for storytelling
C. Idylls ______29. Which element makes narrative poetry distinct from lyric
D. Lays poetry?
______13. A narrative poem written in short stanzas, often sung or A. It focuses on storytelling with plot and characters
recited, is called a: B. It always avoids rhyme
A. Epic C. It only uses free verse
B. Ballad D. It excludes human emotions
C. Verse novel ______30. The main goal of narrative poetry is to:
D. Idyll A. Inform about facts only
______14. Traditional ballads were often used to: B. Entertain through story and verse
A. Teach mathematics C. Explain scientific discoveries
B. Tell stories of love, tragedy D. Provide dictionaries of words
C. Explain grammar rules ______31. A student reads a poem where a character expresses
D. Record weather patterns emotions while narrating a past event. Which feature of dramatic
______15. Which type of narrative poetry describes simple rural life poetry does this show?
and nature? A. Focus on rhythm and rhyme only
A. Ballad B. Use of speech and action to depict plot
B. Epic C. Listing of events without feelings
C. Idyll D. Direct narration by the author
D. Verse novel ______32. In a poem, a soldier describes how he feels while preparing
______16. Which type of narrative poetry is usually a short historical or for battle. Which distinctive feature of dramatic poetry is being applied?
romantic tale in verse form? A. Focus on how the speaker is emotionally affected
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B. Rhyme without narrative C. The number of stanzas
C. Explanation of poetic devices D. Historical accuracy
D. Direct author commentary ______48. Which of the following is the BEST example of a character
______33. A dramatic poem where the events are narrated entirely sketch?
from the viewpoint of a character demonstrates: A. A poem describing a knight’s courage and kindness
A. Epic technique B. A speech about the beauty of nature
B. Character’s point of view C. A ballad about a tragic shipwreck
C. Lyrical narration D. A soliloquy about fear of the future
D. Third-person omniscient style ______49. A teacher asks learners to write a short poem describing
______34. When analyzing a dramatic poem, which question focuses their best friend’s personality traits. Which type of dramatic poetry are
on its emotional impact? they applying?
A. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Soliloquy
B. How is the speaker emotionally affected by the situation? B. Character sketch
C. What rhyme scheme is used? C. Dramatic monologue
D. What is the length of the poem? D. Epic
______35. A student examines how a dramatic poem differs from a ______50. A character sketch differs from other dramatic poetry
narrative poem. Which distinction is correct? because it:
A. Dramatic poetry tells a story without characters. A. Focuses mainly on describing personality and qualities.
B. Dramatic poetry uses actions and speech through a character’s B. Tells a long heroic tale.
view. C. Avoids mentioning emotions.
C. Narrative poetry is always in monologue form. D. Is performed without action.
D. Narrative poetry avoids plot.
______36. In a poem, a single character speaks to an implied listener,
revealing personal feelings. This is an example of:
A. Soliloquy
B. Dramatic monologue
C. Character sketch
D. Epic verse
______37. A teacher asks students to identify a poem where a duke
addresses a silent audience about his late wife. This is from Robert
Browning’s My Last Duchess. Which kind of dramatic poetry is this?
A. Soliloquy
B. Dramatic monologue
C. Character sketch
D. Lyric poem
______38. A dramatic monologue can best be applied in the classroom
by asking students to:
A. Memorize rhyme schemes
B. Analyze how the speaker reveals character traits through speech
C. Write a story with no characters
D. List the stanzas in order
______39. A dramatic monologue differs from a soliloquy because:
A. It is spoken to another character or implied audience.
B. It is never spoken aloud.
C. It is only about describing settings.
D. It avoids emotions.
______40. Which classroom activity applies the concept of a dramatic
monologue?
A. Students write a poem describing their day as though speaking to a
friend.
B. Students summarize a textbook lesson.
C. Students explain a math problem in rhyme.
D. Students list the names of famous poets.
______41. A character stands alone on stage and reveals inner
thoughts about fear of death. This is an example of:
A. Soliloquy
B. Ballad
C. Character sketch
D. Dramatic monologue
______42. When analyzing a soliloquy, which feature is most
important?
A. It shows the character’s unspoken thoughts.
B. It is performed to a group of listeners.
C. It avoids describing emotions.
D. It is written in prose only.
______43. Which Shakespearean speech is the BEST example of a
soliloquy?
A. “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears”
B. “To be or not to be, that is the question”
C. “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?”
D. “All the world’s a stage”
______44. A soliloquy is different from a dramatic monologue because:
A. It is directed only to the audience or self, not another character.
B. It never reveals emotions.
C. It avoids any plot details.
D. It is performed in silence.
______45. Which task applies understanding of soliloquy?
A. Students create a poem where they speak alone about their secret
thoughts.
B. Students list synonyms of words in a dictionary.
C. Students write a paragraph summary of a poem.
D. Students recite a group poem together.
______46. A short poem that describes the qualities, habits, or
personality of a person is a:
A. Soliloquy
B. Dramatic monologue
C. Character sketch
D. Epic
______47. When analyzing a character sketch, students should look
for:
A. Personal traits and qualities revealed through words
B. The rhyme scheme