This document contains a test on creative non-fiction terms with multiple choice and true/false questions. The multiple choice section defines 15 terms related to creative non-fiction genres and forms such as blogs, memoirs, profiles, travel writing, diaries, literature, and critiques. The true/false section tests knowledge of definitions for profiles, travelogues, blogs, critiques, summaries, descriptive essays, and diaries. This quiz aims to assess understanding of different types of creative non-fiction texts and terminology.
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Calinog National Comprehensive High School
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
SUMMATIVE EXAM- Creative Non-Fiction
Module 7
I. Directions: Read each statement carefully and identify the term referred to.
Write your answer in your answer sheet.
1. It is short for web log which refers to an online diary that looks like a web page.
2. The writer composes his/her life story, from birth to the present, using the first
person “I.”
3. It uses technique of journalism (such as interviews and reviews) in order to look
outside of the straight forward, objective world that journalism creates.
4. It gives a description about a particular topic, or describes the traits and
characteristics of something or a person.
5. It is a detailed description or account of a person’s life.
6. The writer constructs a true story about a time or period in his/her life, one that had
significant personal meaning and a universal truth. The writer composes the story
using the first person “I.”
7. Like a pen-and-ink drawing, it acts as a cameo or miniature life story.
8. It is a quotidian or day to day record of the specific events that have transpired in
the life of its author and is ideally kept on a daily basis.
9. It is an old canon of Literature, dealing with nature writing, adventure writing,
exploration writing, guide books etc.
10. It is a kind of biographical narrative which focuses on a particular facet of the
featured person’s life as well as requires research and couple of interviews.
11. It is an analytical practice of describing a real or imaginary scene, thoughts and
adding a personal reflection.
12. It is an emerging form of creative nonfiction which refers to published oral or written
“first-hand accounts” which the witnesses wrote themselves, or dictated to a
transcriber.
13. Letters, diaries, journals, memoirs, and reminiscences are examples of _______
narratives.
14. It include travel writing, nature writing and food writing.
15. A critique is a short paper, usually about one book or article.
II. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is otherwise.
1. Profile is shorter than a profile and can be described as cameo or miniature life story.
2. Travelogue is a narration of journey undertaken by the narrator from his/ her point
of origin to the eventual destination.
3. Blog, short for web log.
4. A critique can be positive or negative.
5. A critique is written to judge the value of the piece.
6. Literature is the organization of language which through special linguistic and formal
properties distinguishes literary texts from non-literary texts.
7. Introduction includes your general take/comment on the article.
8. Summary is the presentation of the general ideas/points in the article.
9. Descriptive essay represents the appearance or essence of something .
10. Diary is a weekly record of the specific events that have transpired in the life of its
author and is ideally kept on a daily basis.