A.
TRUE OR FALSE
Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not. Write your answer on the line before
each number.
1. ___ The persona in a poem is always the poet.
2. ___ Dramatic poetry is usually written in the form of dialogue or monologue.
3. ___ Free verse poems strictly follow rhyme and meter rules.
4. ___ Imagery appeals only to the reader’s sense of sight.
5. ___ Epics are short poems that express personal feelings.
6. ___ Tone refers to the mood of the reader while reading a poem.
7. ___ A haiku traditionally follows a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.
8. ___ Diction refers to the choice and arrangement of words in a poem.
9. ___ Slant rhyme means the rhyming words sound exactly the same.
10. ___ Style is a poet’s unique way of expressing ideas in a poem.
B. IDENTIFICATION
Identify what is being described. Write your answer on the blank provided.
11. The speaker or voice in a poem.
12. A poem that tells a story with characters and plot.
13. The repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines.
14. A figure of speech that compares two things using “like” or “as.”
15. A Japanese poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure.
16. A poem that is usually humorous and follows the AABBA rhyme scheme.
17. The emotional atmosphere or feeling a poem creates in the reader.
18. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry.
19. A 14-line lyric poem with a specific rhyme scheme.
20. The attitude or emotion of the speaker in the poem.
21. A word or object that represents another idea, often deeper in meaning.
22. A technique that gives human qualities to non-human things.
23. A religious type of Filipino poem, often used in prayers or rituals.
24. A long narrative poem that involves heroes and mythology.
25. A poetic form involving formal debates in verse, popular in the Philippines.
C. MATCHING TYPE
Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank before each
number.
Column A Column B
26. Formal diction A. “The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew”
27. Internal rhyme B. Uses the lyre as its origin
28. Ballad C. Everyday words and slang
29. Lyric poetry D. Used in epic poetry, has elevated tone
30. Concrete diction E. Often sung, tells a short story
31. Iambic pentameter F. “Her skin was like silk.”
32. Simile G. Shakespeare’s typical meter
33. Informal diction H. Appeals to the senses
34. Free verse I. No fixed rhyme or rhythm
35. Metaphor J. “Her eyes were oceans of sorrow.”
D. ESSAY (10 points)
Answer the question in 5–8 sentences.
In your own words, explain why understanding the persona, tone, and mood is important when
reading or writing a poem. Use examples from poems you’ve read in class or ones you’ve
written.
A. TRUE OR FALSE
1. FALSE – The persona is not always the poet.
2. TRUE
3. FALSE – Free verse does not follow a set rhyme or meter.
4. FALSE – Imagery appeals to all five senses.
5. FALSE – Epics are long, not short.
6. FALSE – Tone is the speaker's attitude, not the reader’s mood.
7. TRUE
8. TRUE
9. FALSE – Slant rhyme sounds are similar, but not exact.
10. TRUE
B. IDENTIFICATION
11. Persona
12. Narrative poetry
13. End rhyme
14. Simile
15. Haiku
16. Limerick
17. Mood
18. Meter
19. Sonnet
20. Tone
21. Symbolism
22. Personification
23. Dalit
24. Epic
25. Balagtasan
C. MATCHING TYPE
26. D – Formal diction → Elevated tone (used in epics)
27. A – Internal rhyme → "The fair breeze blew..."
28. E – Ballad → Short story told in a musical way
29. B – Lyric poetry → Comes from "lyre"
30. H – Concrete diction → Appeals to senses
31. G – Iambic pentameter → Shakespeare’s meter
32. F – Simile → Comparison using “like” or “as”
33. C – Informal diction → Slang, casual tone
34. I – Free verse → No rhyme or rhythm rules
35. J – Metaphor → Direct comparison (e.g. "Her eyes were oceans")
D. ESSAY
36. Suggested Answer Criteria (5 points total):
Identifies and explains persona, tone, and mood correctly. (2 pts)
Gives relevant example or reflection. (1 pt)
Shows understanding of how these help in interpreting a poem. (1 pt)
Uses complete sentences and coherent thought. (1 pt)
