[ AFPSAT 19 ] Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test Reviewer XIX

Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test Reviewer - English

Instructions:

Please answer each question to the best of your ability. Each question is multiple choice, and only one answer per question is correct. Select the most appropriate answer from the options provided. There are 20 questions in total.

When you have completed all questions, click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page to see your score. Good luck!

1. What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

A) To convince the reader
B) To entertain the reader
C) To explain a process
D) To summarize a story

2. What is the term for the central idea or underlying message of a literary work?

A) Theme
B) Setting
C) Characterization
D) Tone

3. Which type of figurative language involves exaggeration for emphasis?

A) Hyperbole
B) Metaphor
C) Simile
D) Personification

4. What is the difference between first-person and third-person narration?

A) First-person uses "I," while third-person uses "he," "she," or "they."
B) First-person is more detailed than third-person.
C) Third-person always focuses on the protagonist.
D) Third-person is used only for nonfiction works.

5. What does the term "foreshadowing" mean in literature?

A) A hint or clue about what will happen later
B) A description of the setting
C) A shift in the point of view
D) A character's internal thoughts

6. What is the term for a comparison using "like" or "as"?

A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Alliteration
D) Onomatopoeia

7. What is the primary function of an introductory paragraph in an essay?

A) To present the thesis statement
B) To provide background details
C) To summarize the conclusion
D) To analyze key points

8. What does "tone" refer to in a literary text?

A) The author's attitude toward the subject
B) The text's main idea
C) The plot's sequence
D) The time period of the setting

9. In poetry, what is a stanza?

A) A type of metaphor
B) A single line
C) A rhyme scheme
D) A grouped set of lines

10. What does "irony" mean in a literary context?

A) A contrast between expectation and reality
B) A humorous exaggeration
C) A comparison without using "like" or "as"
D) An intentional repetition of sounds

11. What is a "protagonist" in a story?

A) A supporting character
B) The antagonist
C) The main character
D) The narrator

12. Which of the following is an example of personification?

A) The wind whispered through the trees.
B) The stars were like diamonds in the sky.
C) The river flowed steadily downstream.
D) The fire was hot and bright.

13. What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

A) To summarize and restate the main points
B) To introduce a new argument
C) To explain a counterargument
D) To analyze details

14. What is the term for the use of vivid and descriptive language in writing?

A) Irony
B) Symbolism
C) Imagery
D) Allusion

15. What is an "allusion" in literature?

A) A vivid description
B) A direct metaphor
C) A humorous exaggeration
D) A reference to a well-known person, place, or event

Result

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