NAME: _______________________________________________ 17. Which part of a story often helps identify its sociocultural values?

a. The setting
Directions: Select the correct answer for each question by choosing the letter b. The color of the book cover
corresponding to the best option. Encircle the letter of your answer. c. The author's biography
d. The character names
1. What is the definition of culture? 18. In Filipino tradition, "fiestas" are celebrated in towns and cities to honor:
a. The written rules of a society a. Historical events
b. The shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of a group b. Patron saints
c. A type of food preparation c. Political figures
d. The clothing worn by a particular group d. Famous celebrities
2. What are traditions? 19. How do you cite a specific part of a text to show a sociocultural value?
a. Unwritten rules about behavior a. Write down random sentences
b. Customs or beliefs passed down from generation to generation b. Identify a key event or dialogue that demonstrates a cultural practice
c. Temporary practices in a society c. Copy the title of the book
d. The art forms popular in a particular region d. Describe the author's background
3. Which of the following is an example of a cultural norm? 20. Why is it important to identify sociocultural themes in literature?
a. Celebrating New Year's with fireworks in the Philippines a. It helps readers understand the author’s favorite hobbies
b. Wearing protective clothing during a natural disaster b. It provides a deeper understanding of the cultural context of the story
c. Reading books from different countries c. It ensures the reader agrees with the characters' decisions
d. Watching a popular TV show d. It allows the reader to rewrite the story
4. In which country is bowing a common greeting to show respect? 21. Which of the following practices best illustrates the Filipino value of
a. United States "bayanihan"?
b. Japan a. Neighbors helping one another move a house together
c. Italy b. A family deciding to leave their hometown for better opportunities
d. Australia c. A character refusing to participate in community work
5. What does the term "values" refer to in a sociocultural context? d. A town celebrating a music festival
a. The price of goods in a society 22. Which theme is shown in a story where characters work together to solve
b. Deeply held beliefs about what is right, important, or valuable a problem?
c. The way people eat meals in a culture a. Greed
d. The physical landscape of a country b. Betrayal
6. Which of the following is an example of a cultural belief? c. Cooperation
a. A traditional dance from a specific country d. Isolation
b. The belief in feng shui for harmony in homes 23. In literature, how can readers reflect on sociocultural values?
c. The daily schedule followed in a workplace a. By examining how characters' actions reflect their cultural background
d. The use of advanced technology in schools b. By ignoring the cultural setting of the story
7. Which sociocultural term describes the expected behavior based on a c. By rewriting the ending of the story
person's position in society, such as being a student or teacher? d. By focusing only on the names of the characters
a. Tradition 24. What is the purpose of identifying themes in a story?
b. Beliefs a. To memorize all the details in the story
c. Social roles b. To understand the deeper meaning and messages in the text
d. Values c. To list all the characters in the story
8. What is an example of a sociocultural ritual? d. To analyze the grammatical structure of the text
a. Taking notes during a school lecture 25. Which of the following best represents the Filipino value of "hospitality"?
b. Monks creating mandalas as a form of meditation a. Avoiding contact with guests
c. Wearing a uniform to school b. Welcoming visitors warmly and offering food and shelter
d. Playing video games with friends c. Limiting the number of visitors allowed in one’s home
9. Which country celebrates the "Día de los Muertos" as a custom to honor d. Charging guests for food
deceased relatives? 26. How can a character’s actions reflect sociocultural values in a story?
a. China a. By showing how they follow or challenge cultural norms
b. Thailand b. By ignoring their family traditions
c. Mexico c. By avoiding interaction with other characters
d. Egypt d. By focusing solely on their hobbies
10. How are values reflected in South Korean culture? 27. What is the best way to explain a sociocultural practice you’ve read about
a. By celebrating Halloween in a text?
b. Through the value of respect for elders, shown in bowing and polite speech a. By describing how it is used in the story and what it tells us about the culture
c. By eating pizza on special occasions b. By listing random words from the story
d. By using bicycles as a primary mode of transportation c. By ignoring the cultural setting
11. What does the term "sociocultural" refer to? d. By focusing only on the story’s plot
a. Natural events in the environment 28. How does reflecting on sociocultural values in a story help readers grow?
b. The interaction between social and cultural factors a. It encourages critical thinking about the influence of culture on behavior
c. Scientific developments in society b. It prevents readers from understanding the story
d. Economic activities in a region c. It forces readers to agree with the author’s views
12. Which of the following is an example of a sociocultural value in Filipino d. It limits the reader’s ability to interpret the story
culture? 29. Which value should be highlighted in a story where characters regularly
a. Individualism seek guidance from religious leaders?
b. Bayanihan (community spirit) a. Respect for religion
c. Eating with chopsticks b. Material wealth
d. Celebrating Christmas in June c. Ignorance
13. What does the term "local color" in literature mean? d. Self-reliance
a. The use of vivid colors to describe settings 30. How does understanding the sociocultural values in a text influence the
b. The detailed representation of the customs, manners, and dialect of a particular way we see the world?
region a. It makes us less interested in cultural differences
c. A technique used to describe weather patterns b. It helps us appreciate diversity and understand different perspectives
d. The use of foreign language in a story c. It encourages us to avoid learning about other cultures
14. In Filipino culture, what is the significance of saying "po" and "opo"? d. It allows us to ignore the cultural messages in stories
a. It is a way of showing excitement
b. It demonstrates respect for elders NAME: ___________________________________________________
c. It is used when talking to friends
d. It is a phrase used in traditional music Directions: Read each statement carefully. Choose your answer from the
15. Which of the following demonstrates the Filipino value of "strong family words inside the box.
ties"?
a. A character leaves home without saying goodbye
b. A family gathers together to support each other in times of difficulty Values Culture
c. A character prioritizes their career over family Filial Piety Sociocultural Practices
d. A character travels alone to another country Lifestyle Festival
16. In literature, what is a "theme"?
a. The moral or lesson of the story Pagmamano Tradition
b. The list of characters in the story Folklore Oral Tradition
c. The plot or events of the story Ritual Cultural Symbols
d. The specific words used by the author
31. What is the term for the shared beliefs, values, and practices of A. Developing clear arguments
a group of people? ________________________________ B. Describing the setting and creating a plot
C. Presenting facts and examples
32. What do we call the customs, traditions, and social behavior D. Listing reasons for your opinion
found within a particular society? 53. What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?
___________________________ A. To share emotions
33. What is the term for a celebration that marks a special event or B. To list all the characters
C. To introduce the main topic
occasion in a community? ____________________________ D. To describe the setting
34. What do you call a widely accepted way of doing things within 54. If a writer wants to explain the steps in planting a garden, which type of
a culture, such as the way people greet each other? text should they choose?
_____________ A. Poem
B. Narrative
35. What is the term for a cultural practice involving stories passed C. Essay
down from generation to generation?________________________ D. Story
36. What do you call a set of behaviors and rituals performed as 55. What is a stanza in a poem?
A. A paragraph that tells a story
part of a religious or cultural ceremony? B. A group of lines forming a unit
__________________________ C. A character's speech
37. What is the term for beliefs about what is right and wrong that D. A plot event
guide behavior in a culture?_______________________________ 56. What element of a narrative shows the main problem or challenge faced
by the characters?
38. What term is used to describe the cultural practice of A. Resolution
respectting and taking care of elderly family members? B. Climax
___________________ C. Conflict
39. What is the term for a group’s way of life that includes their D. Theme
57. Why is tone important when writing any type of literary text?
language, food, and clothing? A. It sets the rhythm of the text
______________________________ B. It helps the reader understand the writer's attitude or feelings
40. What do you call the practice of showing respect to elders by C. It explains the main idea
bowing or kissing their hand in some cultures? ________________ D. It introduces the characters
58. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an informative
41. What is the term for the belief system that includes the stories, essay?
myths, and legends of a particular culture? __________________ A. To create a funny story
42. What term is used for a culture's symbolic objects, such as the B. To explain or educate the reader
flag, that represent their beliefs and values? __________________ C. To convince the reader to agree
D. To share personal experiences
Directions: Choose the correct answer for each question. Encircle the letter of 59. Which type of literary text is best suited for telling an event that happened
your answer. to you?
A. Poem
43. Which type of literary text is meant to tell a story with characters, setting, B. Essay
and a plot? C. Narrative
A. Poem D. Informational report
B. Narrative 60. Which choice best describes the feature of a poem that creates rhythm?
C. Essay A. The plot of the poem
D. Article B. The imagery in the poem
44. What is the main purpose of an essay? C. The rhyme and meter
A. To tell a story D. The number of characters
B. To entertain the reader 61. When choosing a type of text to write, what should you consider first?
C. To explain an idea or give information A. The number of pages you need to write
D. To create a vivid image B. The purpose and message you want to share
45. A poem often uses which of the following to express feelings and create C. How many characters will be in the story
pictures in the reader’s mind? D. Whether or not it needs an introduction
A. Paragraphs and headings 62. If you want to express personal feelings and thoughts creatively, which
B. Characters and settings type of text should you choose?
C. Rhythm, rhyme, and imagery A. Poem
D. Plot and dialogue B. Narrative
46. Which feature is most commonly found in narratives? C. Essay
A. Thesis statement D. Report
B. Characters and plot
C. Stanzas and rhyme scheme
D. Facts and statistics
47. What does an essay typically end with?
A. A description of the setting
B. A conclusion that summarizes the main points
C. A list of characters
D. A moral lesson
48. If you want to write something that expresses strong feelings and
emotions through imagery, which type of literary text would you choose?
A. Narrative
B. Essay
C. Poem
D. Report
49. Which part of a narrative introduces the characters and setting?
A. Introduction
B. Climax
C. Resolution
D. Conflict
50. Which of the following best describes the main purpose of a narrative?
A. To provide information
B. To persuade the reader
C. To entertain or share a story
D. To teach a lesson directly
51. What is a common feature of a poem that separates it from an essay?
A. A thesis statement
B. Stanzas and lines
C. Detailed explanations
D. Introduction and conclusion
52. What should you focus on when creating a draft for a narrative?