The document is a test on essay writing concepts. It contains multiple choice and matching questions that assess understanding of different types of essays (e.g. personal, reflective, critical), their purposes, characteristics and structures. Key concepts covered include the defining features of formal vs informal essays, the role of themes, evidence and personal experiences in personal reflective pieces, and different expository devices used to develop ideas in essays.

1. Name:________________________________________________Section:_________________________Date:_____________
I. Read the following statements carefully and choose the BEST answer. Write the letter of your
answer on your paper. NP ALTERATIONS of answer.
1. Who is attributed to the essay as a literary form?
a) William Shakespeare b) Michael de Montaigne c) George Orwell d) Mark Twain
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an essay?
a) Prose b) Objective and verifiable c) Personal point of view d) Variety of texts
3. What is the primary purpose of an essay?
a) To entertain the readers c) To share personal experiences and opinions
b) To present facts and evidence d) To persuade the audience
4. Arrangement or order of ideas, Unity, Coherence, Expository device used, Patterns of development are all
under what building block of essay?
a) Form & Structure b) Content & Theme c) Language & Style d) Theme
5. Which of the following is an example of an expository device used in an essay?
a) Dialogue b) Flashback c) Metaphor d) Comparison and contrast
6. What is the main focus or subject of an essay called?
a) Theme b) Purpose c) Topic d) Diction
7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a formal essay?
a) Seriousness of tone c) Formal language
b) Familiar and conversational language d) Authoritative and scholarly style
8. Which type of essay highlights both positive and negative aspects of a certain work?
a) Reflective essay b) Critical essay c) Editorial essay d) Nature essay
9. What type of essay expresses the writer's opinion about an important issue of the day?
a) Reflective essay b) Critical essay c) Editorial essay d) Nature essay
10. What type of essay depicts images found in nature and explores the beauty of the natural world?
a) Reflective essay b) Critical essay c) Editorial essay d) Nature essay
11. What is the nature of personal essay writing?
a. Expressing opinions and arguments c. Reporting factual information
b. Sharing personal experiences and reflections d. Analyzing scientific data
12. What is the purpose of writing a personal essay?
a. To entertain the reader
b. To educate the reader about a certain topic
c. To express the writer's thoughts and feelings
d. To persuade the reader to take a specific action
13. What is the preferred and feasible device or technique of self-expression in personal essay writing which
adds authenticity to the text?
a. Similes and metaphors b. Quoted expressions c. Statistical data d. Humorous anecdotes
14. What is the role of vivid details and descriptions in the body paragraphs of a personal essay?
a. To confuse the reader
b. To provide factual evidence
c. To appeal to the senses and create a stronger connection with the reader
d. To summarize the main points of the essay
15. What is the purpose of a personal reflective essay?
a) To entertain the reader with an engaging story
b) To inform the reader about a specific topic
c) To express the writer's thoughts and feelings
d) To persuade the reader to take a particular action
16. How does a personal reflective essay connect the writer's thinking and feelings to the target audience?
a) By using complex vocabulary and sentence structures
b) By including personal anecdotes and experiences
c) By providing statistical data and evidence
d) By using humor and wit throughout the essay
17. What is the purpose of highlighting noteworthy experiences in a personal reflective essay?
a) To entertain the reader with exciting stories
b) To demonstrate the writer's intelligence and knowledge
c) To showcase the writer's growth and self-reflection
d) To create suspense and keep the reader engaged
18. What does the use of quoted expressions in a personal reflective essay convey?
a) A sense of humor and wit
b) The writer's extensive research on the topic
c) Authenticity and sincerity in the writer's voice
d) The writer's expertise and authority on the subject
19. How does the body of a personal reflective essay contribute to establishing and strengthening the theme?
a) By including detailed descriptions of scenes and encounters
b) By presenting conflicting viewpoints on the topic
c) By using persuasive language to convince the reader
d) By focusing on the writer's achievements and accomplishments
20. Why did the artist go on a search for the most beautiful thing in the world?

2. a. He was dissatisfied with his current artistic works.
b. He wanted to find inspiration for his next painting.
c. His wife encouraged him to find a new subject.
d. He believed it was his life's purpose.
21. Which person did the artist meet first in his search for the most beautiful thing in the world?
a. The bride on her wedding day.
b. The soldier returning from war.
c. The priest on his way to mass.
d. His wife at home.
22. What did the bride believe was the most beautiful thing in the world?
a. Love b. Peace c. Faith d. Family
23. Why was the artist disappointed after talking to the bride?
a. He realized love was intangible and couldn't be painted.
b. He expected her to have a different answer.
c. He had already painted many pictures of love before.
d. He wanted a more complex answer.
24. What did the soldier believe was the most beautiful thing in the world?
a. Love b. Peace c. Faith d. Family
25. Why was the artist disappointed after talking to the soldier?
a. He thought peace was too abstract to capture in a painting.
b. He believed peace was already portrayed in many artworks.
c. He expected the soldier to have a different answer.
d. He had no interest in painting scenes related to war.
26. Whom did the artist approach after the soldier?
a. The bride on her wedding day. c. The priest on his way to mass.
b. The soldier returning from war. d. His wife at home.
27. What did he/she believe was the most beautiful thing in the world?
a. Love b. Peace c. Faith d. Family
28. Why was the artist disappointed after talking to the priest?
a. He thought faith was a concept that couldn't be visually depicted.
b. He had already painted many religious scenes.
c. He expected the priest to have a different answer.
d. He didn't believe in the importance of faith.
29. What did the artist find at home upon his return?
a. Love, peace, and faith in his family c. Love and faith.
b. Tranquil peace and faith. d. His wife and children.
30. What is the subject of his painting?
a. Society b. Academy c. youth of today d. Family
II. Read the statements in Column A and match them with the corresponding terms in Column B.
Write the letter of your answer on your paper. NO ALTERATIONS OF ANSWER.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
31. This type of essay is heavily
philosophical in nature.
32. This essay tells how something looks
like or describes the quality of
something which provides.
33. It highlights contemplations which is
difficult to prove.
34. This essay is written in the form of
story and includes events or
incidents.
35. This essay expresses the writer’s
opinion about the important issue of
the day.
36. This essay showcases the discussions
of the explorations and findings
taken from scientific
experimentations.
37. This is an essay which seemingly
teaches lessons/moral and its mood
is similar to a teacher.
38. This essay tackles the entire life of an
individual starting from birth to
death/present time.
39. It depicts images found in nature as
well as beauty of nature and outdoor
life.
A. Language and Style
B. Annotation
C. Content and Theme
D. Reflective Essay
E. Nature Essay
F. Speculative Essay
G. Descriptive Essay
H. Scientific Essay
I. Critique
J. Biographical sketch
K. Critical Essay
L. Editorial Essay
M. Narrative Essay
N. Didactic Essay

3. 40. Tone, Mood, Diction, Literary
devices are all part of this building
block of essay.
41. A genre of writing that briefly
summarizes and critically evaluates
and written work.
42. It is a written conversation between
you and the writer in which you
actively respond to the text.
III. Enumerate the following:
43-45. The 3 parts of essay
46-47. The two general types of essays.
48. Write 1 element of good writing (Critique Writing)
49-50. Write the 2 aspects to focus on while doing a critique.

4. ANSWER KEY
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. D
11. B
12. C
13. B
14. B
15. C
16. B
17. C
18. C
19. A
20. A
21. A
22. A
23. A
24. B
25. A
26. C
27. C
28. A
29. A
30. D
31. D
32. G
33. F
34. M
35. L
36. H
37. N
38. J
39. E
40. A
41. I
42. B
43. Introduction
44. Body
45. Conclusion
46. Formal
47. Informal
48. A. COHERENCE, B. SUPP MAT/DETAILS, C. EXPRESSION, WORD CHOICE AND POV D. SPELLING, GRAMMAR
PUNCTUATION
49. Form
50. Content