English 8 Q3

1.     "I love visiting you, folks, in the city because people are wholesome, hardworking, and family centered.” Which propaganda technique is used in the statement?

• A. glittering generalities

• B. name-calling

• C. plain folks

• D. soft soap

2. Which propaganda technique attempts to influence an audience by using words with a strong emotional appeal or may also portray stereotypes that cannot be supported by concrete shreds of evidence?

• A. bandwagon

• B. card stacking

• C. loaded words

• D. simplification

3. “A superstar mother talks about her experience of using the diaper that she prefers for her baby and the advantages of using it.” What propaganda technique is used in the situation?

• A. loaded words

• B. simplification

• C. testimonial

• D. transfer

4. 4. This refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular issue without examining and presenting enough evidence.

• A. bias

• B. judgment

• C. objective

• D. subjective

5. 5. Which of the following factors influences a person’s bias?

• A. evidence

• B. experiences

• C. facts

• D. reality

6. 6. “Fathers are always more responsible in making decisions than mothers.” Which of the words below makes the statement biased?

• A. always

• B. decision

• C. making

• D. responsible

7. 7. Which of the following can be categorized as a social issue?

• A. increasing population

• B. high prices of commodities

• C. cheating during exam

• D. low agricultural production

8. Literature reflects the culture of a certain place. In the story Ramayana of India, Rama shows his undying love to Sita by risking his life just to protect her. Which of the following Filipino culture mirrors this value?

• A. A husband remains loyal to his wife despite the trials that they met.

• B. A husband works hard in order to provide for the needs of his family.

• C. A husband remembers the wedding anniversary with his wife.

• D. A Filipino family loves gathering especially during special occasions.

9. “While it is true that Rama’s stepmother, the second wife, is against Rama to be crowned as the next king, Ravana is considered as the main antagonist of the story Ramayana.” What literary element is emphasized in the text?

• A. character

• B. plot

• C. setting

• D. theme

10. Ravana abducted Sita and forced her to be his wife. Rama came to rescue Sita. He fought and confronted Ravana and his evil brothers. Finally, Rama killed Ravana and freed Sita.” In this situation, the struggle is directly set between the protagonist and the antagonist. What type of conflict is used by the author?

• A. man vs. man

• B. man vs. self

• C. man vs. society

• D. man vs. supernatural