DOMINGO P.

BOQUIREN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Umando, Malasiqui, Pangasinan
FIRST QUARTER
General Academic Strand 12
Creative Non Fiction
S.Y.2018-2019

Name: ________________________________ Score: __________________

I. Identification
Direction: From the pool of words below, choose the appropriate answer to the following description.

Paranormal Theme Science Fiction Settings Title

Fable Atmosphere History Literary Trope Fiction

1. A _______ in writing is the underlying idea behind an article or story that unifies its words into a
coherent whole.
2. It is a kind of genre that based on fear - physical or gruesome outcomes.
3. This is a type of modern fantasy. It explores scientific fact and can pose ethical questions about
current scientific trends and predictions.
4. These stories usually have a moral (lesson) that is being taught.
5. refers to the place, time, where and when an event happens
6. The story takes the reader back to a particular time period where they learn about the everyday
life of a person.
7. A ___________is the use of figurative language – via word, phrase, or even an image – for
artistic effect such as using a figure of speech.
8. _________ should give the reader a quick idea of what to expect, without giving away the whole
story
9. __________ literature in the form of prose, especially short stories and novels, that describes
imaginary events and people.
10. ______________or mood in creative nonfiction refers to the elements that evokes certain
feelings or emotions.

II. Identifying Genre, Subgenre, & Author’s Purpose

Directions: Read the descriptions of the texts and determine the genre and subgenre. Then write a
sentence explaining your answer. You will also identify the author’s purpose. (5 points each)

11. “All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury

This short story is about a class of school children on Venus, a planet where the sun is visible for only
two hours every seven years. A mean group of school children lock a young girl from Earth in the
closet and forget about her for the whole two hours. She cries.

Genre: ________________________________ Subgenre: _________________________________

Author’s Purpose: Entertain Persuade Inform

Explain your answer:

12. “The Story of the Three Bears” Retold by Robert Southey

This is the story of a young girl who stumbled upon the home of three bears while walking through
the woods. She eats the baby bear’s porridge and sleeps in his bed, finding it to be “just right.” She
is awoken when the three bears return to find an intruder in their home and action ensues.

Genre: ________________________________ Subgenre: _________________________________

Author’s Purpose: Entertain Persuade Inform
Explain your answer:

13. Intermediate Science by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

This is a science textbook. It contains the most up to date information about Earth science, biology,
chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy and more.

Genre: ________________________________ Subgenre: _________________________________

Author’s Purpose: Entertain Persuade Inform
Explain your answer:

III. Label and plot the diagram (5 points)

IV. Application
A. Give your opinion to the following topics to create your own THESIS STATEMENT.
1. Topic: Typhoon (15 points)
2. Topic: 3rd S.O.N.A. of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (15 points)
B. Make your own story