Department of Education

Region V
Division of Camarines Sur
MINALABAC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Minalabac, Camarines Sur
Creative NonFiction

Name:________________________________ Grade/Section:_______________ Score:______

TEST I Multiple Choice:

Instruction: Choose the best answer for each question. Encircle the letter that corresponds to your
answer.

1. Which statement BEST describes creative nonfiction?

a. It's a type of writing that makes up stories and characters.
b. It tells true stories using techniques from fiction writing.
c. It's purely factual writing, like a news report or textbook.
d. It's poetry that tells a true story.​

2. Which of these is an example of creative nonfiction?

a. A science textbook
b. A personal essay about a summer vacation
c. A fantasy novel
d. A news report​

3. What does it mean to say that creative nonfiction is "grounded in truth"?

a. The stories are completely fictional but based on a real idea.
b. The stories are based on real events and experiences, even if the writer uses some imagination to
tell them.
c. The stories are entirely factual, with no room for interpretation.
d. The stories are mostly made up, but they teach a true lesson.​

4. Which of these literary devices might a creative nonfiction writer use?

a. Metaphor and simile
b. Dialogue and character development
c. Sensory details and vivid language
d. All of the above​

5. What is one of the main goals of creative nonfiction?

a. To trick the reader into believing something that isn't true.
b. To explore a topic or idea in a personal and engaging way.
c. To present facts in a dry and boring manner.
d. To avoid expressing any opinions or feelings.

6. How does the storytelling differ between a personal essay and a textbook?
a. Essays tell stories about real experiences, while textbooks present facts and information. b.
Textbooks tell exciting stories, while essays are boring and factual.
c. Both tell stories in the same way, using characters and plot.
d. Essays only present data, while textbooks use creative language.​

7. Which genre is more likely to use descriptive language and imagery?

a. News report ​ b. Poem ​ c. Scientific paper ​ d. Dictionary entry​
8. How is a memoir different from a biography?
a. A memoir is about someone else's life, while a biography is about the author's life.
b. A memoir is about the author's life, while a biography is about someone else's life.
c. They are the same thing.
d. A memoir is fiction, and a biography is nonfiction.​

9. What is the main difference between dialogue in creative nonfiction and in fiction?
a. Dialogue in creative nonfiction is made up, while dialogue in fiction is based on real conversations.
b. Dialogue in creative nonfiction is based on real conversations, while dialogue in fiction is made up.
c. There is no difference.
d. Neither genre uses dialogue.​

10. Which genre is most likely to include a writer's personal thoughts and feelings?
a. Encyclopedia entry
b. Literary journalism piece
c. Instruction manual
d. Legal document

11. If a creative nonfiction piece focuses on the author's journey of overcoming a personal challenge,
what is a likely theme?
a. The importance of scientific discovery
b. The power of human resilience and growth
c. The history of a particular city
d. A detailed explanation of a complex process​

12. An author uses vivid descriptions of nature and sensory details to depict a specific setting. What
technique are they employing?
a. Dialogue ​ b. Imagery ​ c. Metaphor ​ d. Character development​

13. A writer repeatedly uses the image of a wilting flower throughout their essay about loss. What
literary device is this an example of?
a. Simile ​ b. Symbolism ​ ​ c. Irony ​d. Alliteration​

14. If a creative nonfiction piece explores the complexities of family relationships, what might be a
relevant theme?
a. The impact of technological advancements
b. The search for identity and belonging
c. The rules of grammar and punctuation
d. A historical account of a specific war​

15. A writer uses humor and lighthearted anecdotes to address a serious and sensitive topic. What is
the likely effect of this technique?
a. To trivialize the subject matter
b. To make the topic more accessible and relatable to the reader
c. To confuse the reader about the main point
d. To make the writing more formal and academic

16. In a personal essay about a difficult childhood experience, which element would introduce the
setting and the main characters (even if those "characters" are real people)?
a. Rising action ​b. Exposition ​ ​ c. Climax ​ ​ d. Resolution​
17. A creative nonfiction piece describes a pivotal moment when the author realized something
important about themselves. What part of a traditional short story plot does this resemble?
a. Falling action​​ b. Exposition ​ ​ c. Climax ​ d. Resolution​

18. A memoir describes the events leading up to a major decision the author made. What is this part
of the narrative called? a. Resolution b. Falling action c. Rising action d. Exposition​

19. How might "conflict" manifest itself in a creative nonfiction piece?

a. It always involves a physical fight.
b. It could be an internal struggle with a difficult emotion, a disagreement with another person, or a
challenge the author faced in their life.
c. It's only present in fictional stories.
d. It's always resolved neatly at the end.​

20. What does the "resolution" of a creative nonfiction narrative typically involve?
a. The author defeats a villain.
b. The author comes to some kind of understanding or acceptance or shows how they have changed
as a result of their experiences.
c. All the loose ends are tied up neatly and happily.
d. The story ends abruptly with no clear conclusion.

TEST II Identification:
A.​ Instruction: Identify each of the following texts as either Fiction (F) or Nonfiction (NF).
Write the correct letter (F or NF) next to each number.
______1. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain​ ​ ​ ​
​ ______2. A biography of Marie Curie​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
​ ______3. An article about the latest advancements in artificial intelligence​ ​
​ ______4. A collection of poems about nature​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
​ ______5. A science textbook explaining the principles of physics​​ ​ ​
​ ______6. The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien​ ​ ​ ​ ​
​ ______7. A historical account of World War II​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
​ ______8. A recipe for chocolate chip cookies​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
​ ______9. A play about a family's struggles​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
​ ______10. A travel guide to Italy

B.​ Instruction: Identify what figure of speech is each of the following statement below. Choose
from among the pool of words given.

Simile​ Metaphor​ Personification​ Hyperbole​​

Onomatopoeia​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Oxymoron
1. A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as" is called a __________.
2. A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as" is called a
__________.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
3. Giving human qualities to inanimate objects or animals is called __________. ​
4. The exaggeration of something for emphasis or effect is called __________.
5. The use of words that imitate sounds is called __________.
6. A combination of contradictory terms is called an __________. (e.g., "bittersweet")
7. The phrase “The angry storm raged outside” is an example of ______________
8. "The future is a present absence.” is a _______________
9."Life is a broken-winged bird / That cannot fly." - Langston Hughes is a __________​ ​
10. The lyric "Never be so kind you forget to be clever, never be so clever you forget to be kind" -
Taylor Swift is a _____________

Prepared by: John Kenneth C. Paradeza

Noted by: Ms. Elisa M Brandes