CREATIVE WRITING 12

Quarter I, Week / Module 01- 02

I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
Use imagery, diction, figures of speech, and specific experiences to evoke meaningful responses from
readers (HUMSS_CW/MP11/12-Ia-b-4)

III. KEY CONCEPTS:

This learning module contains the fundamental and essential elements of creative writing. It provides the
learners with the path to develop their practical and creative skills in reading and writing. It is a two -
week module that introduces the students to the basic techniques of writing fiction, poetry and drama.

You should be able to understand and appreciate the elements and contexts of Creative Writing by
distinguishing imaginative writing from technical writing and among other forms of writing, and create
short paragraphs using imagery, diction, figures of speech, and specific experiences.

IMAGINATIVE WRITING vs TECHNICAL WRITING

What is Creative Writing and Imaginative Writing?

The word creative is defined in varied ways. It is the “ability to create”, “imaginative”,
“characterized by originality and expressiveness”. Creative writing is therefore generally defined as
writing that is imaginative, creative and original. This generally covers all areas of fiction, such as novels,
short stories, poetry, etc. However, it can also include non-fiction, such as feature articles for magazines.
Generally, the writing process is a series of basic steps that lead to an organized thought
communicated to a reader. It involves presenting your opinions, impressions, and insights clearly about a
preferred subject or theme. However, the kind of writing that you do as a means of self-expression is
quite different from the writing that you submit as a school requirement.
Creative writing is a form of artistic expression that draws on the imagination to convey
meaning through the use of imagery, narrative, and drama. This genre includes poetry, fiction (novels,
short stories), scripts, screenplays, and creative non-fiction.
Creative writing is also defined as any writing that goes outside the bounds of normal
professional, journalistic, academic, or technical forms of literature, typically identified by an emphasis
on narrative craft, character development, and the use of literary tropes or with various traditions of
poetry and poetics.
Imaginative writing is a mode of writing characterized by inventiveness of situation,
perspective, or story, and distinguished from other modes such as expository and persuasive writing. The
term is used synonymously with “creative writing”.

Genres of Creative writing

 Poetry
 Prose
a. Fiction: Novels, Novelettes and Short stories
b. Creative Nonfiction
 Drama: Tragedy and Comedy

The World of Creative and Imaginative writing

Generally, ideas flow once you begin writing. If you are planning to write a short story, you should
fairly have an idea of the theme of the story. You must be already aware of the conflict that your
characters will face. You can already imagine the details and scenery that you will describe.
Some beginning writers are wary about style. Generally, style takes shape as you write honestly
and truthfully. You can pick up the style of other writers by reading their works, but never imitate
completely.
Different writers start writing in varied ways. Some begin with an interesting opening dialogue.
Other start with small scattered ideas which they patch together until a pattern develops. Others are
initially fascinated with a character and make a story around that character.

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 Here are some helpful approaches you can adopt when you begin writing:

 Read all forms of writing. Reading always helps generate all sorts of ideas.
 Keep a notebook handy. You will never know when an idea will come along. Write in your notebook
your observations, impressions, and the lines that you hear from someone.
 Learn to appreciate the magic and power of words, their meanings and their vagueness. People who
love to say and hear words generally have better chances of putting something on paper.
 Observe how people talk and relate to one another. Listen to their conversations. Make guesses about
their characters and personalities and watch out for their mannerisms and ways of talking.
 Clip articles of interest from previous newspapers and magazines. You’ll never know when you can
use them.
 Read anecdotes, song lyrics, facebook posts, and descriptions of people, films, painting, dance, and
music.
 When you have written something, read it aloud or even record it. This is a good way to spot errors
in your language and sentence constructions, the dialogues or descriptions that are not working, or
phrases that are awkward.
 Ask somebody to check your work. Other people can see our faults better than us.
 Keep an open mind about criticisms. What you have written is not the final one, and it can still be
improved and developed through time and practice.
 Understand the possibilities of intertextual forms. What you write, whether a poem, a story, or a
play, may be connected to other types of literature. Also, writers use references that influence readers
and add layers of understanding to a text. These references may have basis in the readers’ previous
knowledge and experiences.

What is Technical Writing?

Technical writing is a type of writing where the author is writing about a particular subject
that requires direction, instruction, or explanation. This style of writing has a very different purpose
and different characteristics than other writing styles such as creative writing, academic writing or
business writing.
Technical writing is straightforward with easy to understand explanations and/or
instructions dealing with a particular subject. It is an efficient and clear way of explaining something
and how it works.
Some examples of technical writing include:
 Instruction manuals, Policy manuals, Process manuals, User manuals, Book Reports
Research paper, Instructions for assembling a product, Business letters and
Memorandum.

Now that you have learned that imaginative writing is different from technical writing. Continue to study
and learn on the different types of imagery, figures of speech, as well as the proper use of words in
writing creatively.

PRETEST:
Imagine you are in a park. Look at the objects around you as well as your surroundings. Try to
listen to the different sounds, and even the smell of nature that surrounds you. Reflect on all the
things that you heard, saw, and smelled. Then, try to write it on the space below.
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What you did is an example of creative writing. Lets’s continue!

What is Imagery?
In creative writing, you will be making a lot of descriptions. These descriptive details are
necessary to make your writing clear because they help generate a specific mood or emotion about
people, places, and circumstances. They are called images and sensory impressions or symbols. The
use of imagery appeals to how you see, hear, smell, taste, touch, and feel the things that you are writing
about. If you are writing from memory, these images can also help readers imagine or relate to some of
your specific experiences.
Imagery is the language used by creative writers, poets, novelists, playwrights and other writers
to create images in the mind of the reader. Imagery includes figurative and metaphorical language
to improve the reader’s experience through their senses.
In a literary text, it is an author's use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to their
work. It appeals to human senses to deepen the reader's understanding of the work.

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 Visual Imagery (Sight)
It is a picture in words; something that is concrete and can be seen.
Example: The night was black as ever, but bright stars lit up the sky in beautiful
and varied constellations which were sprinkled across the astronomical landscape.
Explanation: In this example, the experience of the night sky is described in depth with color
(black as ever, bright), shape (varied constellations), and pattern (sprinkled).

Visual imagery may include:

 color, such as: burnt red, bright orange, dull yellow, verdant green, and blue.
 shapes, such as: square, circular, tubular, rectangular, and conical.
 size, such as: miniscule, tiny, small, medium-sized, large, and gigantic.
 pattern, such as: polka-dotted, striped, zig-zagged, jagged, and straight.
 Auditory Imagery (Hear)
It is something that you can hear through your mind’s ears.
Example: Silence was broken by the peal of piano keys as Shannon began practicing her
concerto.
Explanation: In this example, auditory imagery breaks silence with the beautiful sound of piano
keys.

Auditory imagery may include:

 enjoyable sounds, such as: beautiful music, birdsong, and the voices of a chorus
 Noises, such as: the bang of a gun, the sound of a broom moving across the floor, and the
sound of broken glass shattering on the hard floor or the lack of noise, describing a
peaceful calm or eerie silence
 Olfactory Imagery (Smell)
It is something that you can smell through your mind’s nose.
Example: She smelled the scent of sweet hibiscus wafting through the air, its tropical smell
a reminder that she was on vacation in a beautiful place.
Explanation: The scent of hibiscus helps describe a scene which is relaxing, warm, and
welcoming.

Olfactory imagery may include:

 fragrances, such as perfumes, enticing food and drink, and scent of flowers.
 odors, such as rotting trash, body odors, or a stinky wet dog.

 Gustatory Imagery (Taste)

It is something that you can taste through your mind’s tongue.
Example:
Explanation: In this example, it describes the candy’s various flavors in which the reader can
almost experience the deliciousness directly.

Gustatory imagery may include:

 sweetness, such as candies, cookies, and desserts
 sourness, bitterness, and tartness, such as lemons and limes
 saltiness, such as pretzels, French fries, and pepperonis
 spiciness, such as salsas and curries.
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  savoriness, such as a steak dinner or thick soup

 Tactile Imagery (Touch)

It is something that you can touch through your mind’s skin.
Example: After the long run, he collapsed in the grass with tired and burning muscles. The
grass tickled his skin and sweat cooled on his brow.
Explanation: In this example, imagery is used to describe the feeling of strained muscles, grass’s
tickle, and sweat cooling on skin.

Tactile imagery may include:

 temperature, such as bitter cold, humidity, mildness, and stifling heat
 texture, such as rough, ragged, seamless, and smooth
 touch, such as hand-holding, or the feeling of starched fabric on one’s skin
 movement, such as burning muscles from exertion, swimming in cold water, or
kicking a soccer ball.

What is Diction?
Diction refers to the speaking or writing style or the choice of words that a speaker or writer uses.
The choice of words has a significant effect on the quality of a speech or writing. Well-chosen words
help a writer or a speaker to pass a message clearly and easily. On the other hand, poor word choice can
cause message misinterpretation by the readers or listeners.
All forms of communication, whether written or oral, are made up of words. They are considered the
basic kernel of transmitting ideas and information. Knowing how to properly use the right words in
any form of creative writing is an advantage. The words you employ in your writing ultimately reveal
your tone and attitude in your work.

Qualities of Good Diction

The words a writer or speaker chooses must be accurate and right. This is vital since it helps to
prevent message misinterpretation. Secondly, the words must go in line with the context within which the
writer or speaker uses them. Thirdly, the words should be easy to understand in order to help the
reader/listener understand the message being conveyed clearly. Using complex words might put off your
listeners and readers.

 Types of Diction
A. Formal diction
This diction entails the use of formal language which is used to address formal situations. In this
type of diction, sophisticated language is used and it also follows grammatical rules. People use this
diction to write: articles, address audiences, make formal presentations, or even address a press
conference. Additionally, you can also find formal diction in legal papers, business documents, and
professional texts. Generally, formal diction is typically used in formal settings.
Other characteristics of formal diction are:
 It involves choosing words that are polite and proper.
 Often filled with descriptive words that are quite precise and sentences may be longer.

Example:
Formal: The man spoke to his father in a low voice so others could not hear.
Informal: That guy told his dad secrets in a low voice.

Going to the extremes of formal diction, jargon is a highly technical language or specialized
terms that only people in a certain group understands.

Example: The candidate must be adept at both the latest communications technology and
heritage voice systems to keep all stakeholders informed of developing trends in the workplace.

B. Informal diction
Informal diction refers to the use of informal, casual, and conversational words while speaking
or writing. Unlike formal diction, it is more relaxed, and it is what people use in real life to
interact with their colleagues and friends. In writing, you can use informal diction to write
personal letters and emails to friends and relatives. Some writers also use informal diction when
writing poems, short stories, and novels.
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 In addition, informal diction uses shorter words and sentences may be shorter.

Going to the extremes of informal diction, colloquialism is a language which is highly

informal and may include regional expressions and spelling that reflect dialect and non-standard
pronunciation.
Example: I am gonna become the best player in the world. (‘gonna’ is a colloquial word that
means I am going to)
What are Figures of Speech?
It is a word or phrase that has a different meaning other than its literal meaning.
The most commonly used figures of speech in creative writing are the following:
1. Simile – a comparison between two objects using the words “like”, “as”
2. Metaphor – a comparison between two unlike things or ideas, but without using “like” or “as”
3. Personification – giving human qualities to non-living things
4. Hyperbole – the use of exaggeration to express strong emotion or create a comical effect
5. Assonance – the repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words, phrases and/or syllables
6. Consonance – the repetition of consonant sounds that can be anywhere in the phrase or
sentence
7. Onomatopoeia – naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it
8. Irony - is when there is a contrast between what is said and what is meant
9. Alliteration – repetition of consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words
10. Anaphora – repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect

REFERENCES:
Aguila, A.A., Galan, R.S., & Wigley, J.J. (2017). Wording the World: The Art of Creative Writing.
Quezon City, Philippines: C & E Publishing, Inc.
https://www.acs.edu.au/info/writing/creative-writing/what-is-creative-writing.aspx
https://rospher.com/simple_and_effective_tactics_for_creating_a_study_plan_in_college
https://study.com/academy/practice/quiz-worksheet-characteristics-types-of-creative-writing.html
https://thewritepractice.com/creative-writing-prompts/
https://reviewgamezone.com/mc/candidate/test/?test_id=3816&title=Creative%20Writing
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/572119c1352d39053b6afad4/creative-writing-quiz
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https://www.definitions.net/definition/creative+writing
https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/word-definitions/definition-of-technical-writing.html
https://literaryterms.net/diction-quiz/
https://www.thoughtco.com/essay-rubric-2081367
https://literaryterms.net/imagery/

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

CREATIVE WRITING 12
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 Quarter 01

Name of Learner: Contact Number:

Grade and Messenger

Section: Account:
Week: 01-02 SCORE:
WEEK 01
Written Task
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read and answer each item carefully. Write the letter of your answer in the
space before the number.
_______1. The sensory experience involves the five senses of the reader.
a. True b. False c. Neither
_______2. It was a cold night when the lady suddenly appeared from nowhere. The italicized word
depicts the sense of touch.
a. True b. False c. Neither
_______3. It is quiet on the prairie. The sentence depicts the sense of sight.
a. True b. False c. Neither
_______4. The sweet aroma of cappuccino makes me feel at home. The italicized words depict the sense
of smell.
a. True b. False c. Neither
_______5. His mouth is filled with the sweet, coppery taste of blood. What sense is used in the sentence?
a. Touch b. Sight c. Smell d. Taste
_______6. Which of the following is written in a formal diction?
a. “The adventurers rode thru the forest with their swords drawn”.
b. “We shouldn’t have to do this kind of junk, anyway”.
c. “Steve and Adam will be out of town this weekend”.
d. “I would be very pleased to snag a job at W. Brown development office.”
_______7.What is jargon?
a. the diction of a specific field or profession
b. modern-day vernacular
c. using too many words in a single sentence
d. an overly complex diction
_______8.What does diction mean?
a. a writer’s reason for writing
b. the use of a word that imitates a sound
c. an author’s choice of words and their use
d. none of the above
_______9. It involves choosing words that are polite and proper.
a. Informal diction b. Formal diction
c. Colloquialism d. Jargon
_______10. Its language is highly informal and may include regional expressions and spelling that reflect
dialect and non-standard pronunciation.
a. Formal diction b. Jargon
c. Informal diction d. Colloquialism
_______11. What figure of speech is used in this statement: “His lips is as soft as rose petals. Softly dry
my tear, drenched my face”?
a. Simile b. Metaphor
c. Personification d. Hyperbole
_______12. It refers to naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it.
a. Simile b. Onomatopoeia
c. Metaphor d. Consonance
_______13. It is the use of exaggeration to express strong emotion.
a. Hyperbole b. Simile
c. Metaphor d. Consonance
_______14. It refers to the repetition of vowel sounds within words in a line.
a. Simile b. Metaphor
b. Assonance d. Consonance
_______15. It is a figure of speech which gives human qualities to non-living things.
a. Simile b. Personification
b. Metaphor d. Consonance

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B. IDENTIFICATION. Identify which type of imagery (visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory,
tactile) is being described in the following sentences. Write the letter of your answer in the space
provided.
____________1. The old man took the handful of dust, and sifted it through his fingers.
____________2. The starry night sky looked so beautiful that it begged him to linger, but he reluctantly
left for home.
____________3. The fragrance of spring flowers made her joyful.
___________4. The sound of a drum in the distance attracted him.
___________5. The people traveled long distances to watch the sunset in the north.
___________6. The stone fell with a splash in the lake.
___________7. The sound of bat hitting the ball was pleasing to his ear.
___________8. The chirping of birds heralded spring.
___________9. There lay refuse heaps on their path that were so smelly that it maddened them.
___________10. The silence in the room was unnerving.
___________11. The blind man touched the tree to learn if its skin was smooth or rough.
___________12. When he was on the way to work, he heard the muffled cry of a woman.
___________13. The beacons of moonlight bathed the room in ethereal light.
___________14. The wild gusts of cold wind pierced her body.
___________15. The burger, aromatic with spices, made his mouth water in anticipation of the first
bite.

Performance Task 1
Let us apply what you have learned by accomplishing this activity. Please be guided by the rubrics at the
end of this instruction. Be creative! (25 points)
WRITE UP. Write a three-paragraph essay that employs imagery and proper use of diction. You
may use images you imagined in the PRETEST of this lesson. Write your answer in the space provided.
Use the rubric as a guide.
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RUBRIC FOR WRITING COMPOSITION
Performance Areas Very Good Good Needs Improvement
5 4 3
Content Article has specific central idea that is Central idea is vague; non- Unable to find specific supporting
clearly stated in the opening supportive to the topic; lacks details
paragraph, appropriate, concrete focus
details.
Organization Article is logically organized and Writing somewhat digresses from Central point and flow of article is
well-structured the central idea lost; lacks organization and
continuity
Research Cited research information, introduced Some research of the topic was Did little or no gathering of
personal ideas to enhance article done but was inconclusive to information on the topic, did not cite
cohesiveness support topic; cited information information
was vague
Style Writing is smooth, coherent and Sentences are varied and Lacks creativity and focus. Unrelated
consistent inconsistent with central idea word choice to central idea
Mechanics Written work has no errors in word Written work is relatively free of Written article has several errors in
selection and use sentence structure, errors in word selection and use, word selection and use.
spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure, spelling,
capitalization punctuation and capitalization
(some have errors)
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REFLECTION. It is time for you to read and express your ideas. Make sure to be able to follow the
given instructions and make sure to answer the follow up question. (10 points)

 Read this sentence from the text: Suddenly, there's movement in the grass ahead!
Which of the following best adds imagery to help readers visualize the situation?
A. Suddenly, there’s some kind of movement somewhere in the grass ahead!
B. Suddenly, Lone Shadow sees a flash of brown and white fur and hears something panting in the grass
ahead!
C. Suddenly, Lone Shadow sees an animal moving in the grass ahead!
D. Suddenly, the grass ahead begins to bend…Something is moving it!
Write the letter of the answer on this blank: _____________
Why do you think it enhances the imagery of the statement?

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WEEK 02
Written Task
A. IDENTIFICATION. Read the statements below carefully. Choose from the choices inside the box
the figure of speech that is being used in each item. Write your answer in the space provided before the
number.

Simile Personification Irony

Consonance Anaphora Hyperbole

___________1. You are the earth whose orbit marks my way.

___________2. The ocean is deep and vast like my love.
___________3. And the river jumps over the mountain, and the salmon sing in the street.
___________4. I am awake. I am strong. I am ready.
___________5. Some mammals are clammy.

Performance Task 2
B. Read the selection, and then do the tasks that follow. (15 points)
Lone Shadow's Adventure
(1) It's quiet on the prairie. The only thing Lone Shadow can hear is the beating of his heart.
A few butterflies silently swoop down to rest on tall grasses that spread out as far as the
eye can see. Above, a few fluffy white clouds float in an endless blue sky. A gentle
breeze drifts past Lone Shadow's ear. Suddenly, there's movement in the grass ahead!
(2) A frightened deer leaps past Lone Shadow's shoulder and races off toward a small clump
of trees. Then he hears it . . . a rhythmic sound like his heartbeat, only louder! The ground
begins to tremble. He looks toward the horizon and sees a swirling cloud of dust heading
his way! Quickly he turns and runs. The noise gets louder and the dust thicker, so thick he
can taste it! Just as he jumps into a deep ditch, a thundering herd of buffalo rushes past.
(3) Once the herd has moved on, Lone Shadow walks to the place where he had been
standing. There's a musty smell in the air above the grass, which is now flat. "That could
have been me!" he says. Quickly he runs back to camp to tell the tribal leaders about the
buffalo. . . . There will be a hunt tonight!

1. How did the author use sensory words to help readers visualize the character, setting, and
events? (5 points)
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2. Give at least 1 example from the text for each sense. (2 points each)

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Taste _____________________________________________________________________
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REFLECTION: After this week’s lesson, You should be able to answer the following questions. This
will test if you are able to understand it. You may revisit or review the key concepts.
1. Explain in three (3) sentences why creative writing is considered an imaginative writing. (5 points)
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2. How will you write short paragraphs or short stories creatively? (5 points)

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3. What is the difference between imaginative and technical writing? (5 points)
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