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Creative Writing
Module 1
Creative Writing
Module 1
First Edition, 2020

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Creative Writing
Module 1
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LESSON 1
LANGUAGE OF CREATIVE WRITING
Creative writing aims to develop practical and creative skills in reading and
writing especially to Humanities and Social Sciences learner like you. Here
you will be introduced to the fundamental techniques of writing fiction,
poetry and drama.

As a Senior High learner, it is assumed that you are already well-equipped

with backgrounds on the use of imagery, diction, and figures of speech in
a written text.

In this lesson, you will tackle the language used in creative writing. The
information and activities in this learning material will not only equip you
manipulate literary devices in expressing your thoughts and reflections;
but also, help you play with words; therefore, making your writing more
appealing to the readers.

It is indeed fulfilling that after studying and working on all activities in this
lesson, you will be able to:

Use imagery, diction, figures of speech, and specific experiences to evoke

meaningful responses from readers (HUMSS_CW/MP11/12-la-b-4)

A Taste of Fresh Air

Position yourself by the window, where you can have a look to both
outside and inside your home/room.

Read each item individually and try to be mindful of what is said.

After reading each item, breathe in through your nose, keeping your
shoulders relaxed.

And then, breathe out with your mouth. Take note that as you blow
air out, keep your mouth pursed but your jaw still relaxed.
1. Take a look outside.
2. Can you smell the freshness/brightness of your environment?
3. Close your eyes, imagine seeing millions of flowers smiling to you?
4. Thank God for this beautiful day.

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 5. Take a look inside.
6. What do you see?
7. Do you see your parents or siblings around?
8. Can you hear their cheerful voices?
9. Do you feel the comfort of house or home?
10.Thank God for your lovely family.

Remember each task or item you did above is related to the week’s lesson.
I hope you can recognize its relationship and connection.

So, are you feeling more relaxed now? I hope you are ready to go on to the
next tasks.

Jumpstart
Check how much you know about the topic. Take a look at the
word block below, it contains words that are associated with the
week’s lesson. Fill in the boxes with the missing letters in order
for you to unlock the hidden words. Use separate sheet of paper
for your answer.

1. P R O I C O

2. I A E Y

3. T U H

4. M T P O

5. D C I N

6. V S A

7. F G R T E

8. H A I G

9. H P R O

10. S E L

11. A L S O

12. A L T R I

13. I P R O L

14. O O A O E

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15. P R O A

Good job!!! You have successfully unlocked all the words in the puzzle block.
Be reminded that the words can be divided into three groups: Imagery, Figurative
Language, and Diction.

This time, copy each word from the completed task and write each under the
appropriate column. Use separate sheet of paper for your answer.

Imagery Figurative Language Diction

Discover

Read and analyze the text to better understand the lesson.

Using Imagery
Imagery is a literary device that appeals to the readers’ senses. This
pertains to words or phrases that describe the content of the text vividly.
Using sensory details add power to a written text by providing a more
concrete sensory experience like that of sight, hear, smell, touch and taste.
Thus, allowing the reader to have a clear mental picture or imagination of
the scene or subject being described.
In creative writing, without visual details, writings would be dull and
plain. As a writer, it is imperative to use words or phrases that appeal to
senses. It is important that readers see, hear, touch, taste, and smell the
object being described even without seeing, hearing, touching, tasting and
smelling it. Take a look at the following table for the different kinds of
imagery, its characteristics and examples.

Imagery Description Example

Sight Also known as 1. Taal volcano: deadly beauty in the

visual, appeals to middle of the lake.
the sight, can be 2. Living life at full pelt she is a rose
seen so pure yet her own prickles she
just overlooks. (Simply Haiku)
3. Lonely grass by the silent river
come, my dear. (Simply Haiku)

Smell Also known as 1. It smells. Sulfur is among the

olfactory, easiest detectable substances, and

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 stimulates sense for good reason. It is a sign of
of smell decay, as in rotten eggs, and it is
actively damaging to our bodies.

Hear Also known as 1. There were loud rumbling sounds

auditory, can be all over.
heard 2. I couldn’t sleep, there were the
synchronized tickling of the clock,
the whirring of the electric fan and
snoring of my roommates.

Touch Also known as 1. The manghihilot rubbed warm oil,

tactile, those that scented with lavender, across her
can be felt or stress-riddled shoulders.
touched 2. The baby cactus appeared to have
soft little spines that wouldn't hurt
a fly. Turns out, one touch of those
"soft little spines" will leave you
with a bloodied finger!
3.

Taste Also known as 1. The familiar comforting warmth of

gustatory, the chicken noodle soup instantly
stimulates the made her feel much better.
sense of taste 2. The rich, creamy sweetness of the
homemade ice cream was an
amazing treat after working hard
on her modules.

Using Appropriate Diction

Diction refers to language and word choice of the writer. It shows the level of
formality of a text which helps in shaping the perception and view of the readers.
There are three levels of diction: formal, informal, and colloquial. Refer to the
following table for its feature and examples.

Levels Characteristics Examples

Formal Academic/Scholarly Language 1. Father

2. Mother

Informal Conversational Language 1. Daddy, Papa, Tatay

2. Mommy, Mama, Nanay

Colloquial Slang Language 1. Pudra, Pudrakels, Erpat

2. Mudra, Mudrakels, Ermats

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 Using Figurative Language
Writers use figures of speech and figurative language in order to create more
impact on the readers’ interpretation and comprehension of a text. They create
figurative images which makes reading more pleasurable and more engaging.
Figures of speech are particular techniques while figurative language refers to the
language that contains the technique. In all illustration: if figurative language is a
dance routine, figures of speech are the various moves that make up the routine.
Below are some types of figures of speech, their structures and examples for
your reference.

Figures of Definition Sample Text

Speech/
Figurative
Language

Simile Indirect 1. Filipinos are as sturdy as the molave

comparison of and as resilient as the bamboo.
two things using 2. “Genius is like the light.” (J.P. Rizal
‘like’ or ‘as’ 3. Then she burst into view, a girl lovely
as morning and just as fair…
(Waywaya, F. Sionil Jose)

Metaphor Direct 1. Your heart is a garden of paradox, a

comparison juxtaposition of gentleness and
between two kindness, a beautiful oxymoron.
objects (Ayu)
2. One who does not treasure his own
language is worse than a beast and
putrid fish. (Jose P. Rizal)
3. The Name of the Lord is a strong
tower.

Personification Attribution of 1. Beyond the thick cloud, the sun is

human qualities smiling.
to a thing 2. Genius has no country. It blossoms
everywhere. (Jose P. Rizal)
3. Tired and sick, Mother Nature is able
to recuperate because of Covid 19.

Hyperbole Exaggeration 1. If this wind wouldn’t stop, the world

might blow away.
2. “The chances of me quitting are like
the chances of a snowball in hell.”
(Merriam Defensor Santiago)
3. And if forever is not enough for me
to love you, I spend another lifetime
baby if you want me to…
Alliteration Repetition of 1. The beautiful bouquet blossomed in
first consonant the bright sun.
sound of 2. He acts silly at times, but he

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 neighboring was blessed with a brilliant brain.
words 3. “Now, by God’s grace and the power of
people, we are free again.”
(Corazon C. Aquino)
Allusion Is a reference in 1. The front liners are considered as
a work of Entengs and Nardas of today’s
literature to pandemic.
another work of 2. The fight for change does not stop at
literature, or to a EDSA.
well-known 3. Who is Gloria Diaz, when I have you
person or place as my Miss Universe?
outside
literature

Onomatopoeia Use of words 1. The tinkle of the rain could be heard

that mimic in the distance and we knew it was
sound coming our way.
2. I could hear their buzzing, so I knew
there was a bee’s nest around here
somewhere.
3. Think before you click.

Be reminded that there are other figures of speech not included in the list. These
includes irony, oxymoron, litotes, synecdoche, metonymy, symbolism, paradox,
overstatement and others. Try researching and studying them if you wish to enrich
your knowledge on figurative language and have wider range of choice in your
writing.

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 Explore
Let’s Familiarize Ourselves: Here are some enrichment activities for
you to work on and master the concepts and learning you have on the
lesson. Please use separate sheet of paper in answering all the
activities.

Enrichment Activity 1: World of Images

Fill up the column with details (could be words or phrases) that would
describe the object given in the first column.
Word Sight Smell Hear Touch Taste
(Visual) (Olfactory) (Auditory) (Tactile) (Gustatory)
Dream
destination

Loved ones

Favorite pet

Precious gift

Best snack

Enrichment Activity 2: Figuratively Speaking

Complete the sentences with words or phrases in order to create the
figure of speech stated in the first column.
Figures of
Speech

Simile When I see your face, it’s just like seeing ___________________
emerging from an enchanting garden.

Metaphor Your face is a ___________________ that inspires me to face the

world.

Personification My heart ___________________ in glee as I think of you thinking of

me.

Hyperbole I will love you for ___________________ years.

Alliteration You are my light, ___________________ of my life.

Allusion Be it Intramurus or ___________________ , none could stop me

just to get to you.

Onomatopoeia My heart sings ___________________ every time you are near.

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Enrichment Activity 3: Say the Difference
Think of 5 words and write the words in formal, informal and
colloquial. The first word given serves as your example.
Formal Informal Colloquial

1. Money cash bucks

2.

3.

4.

5.

Job well done, seems like you have understand the lesson and are now ready to
use the language of creative writing in your writing activities.

Deepen
Let’s strengthen your learning by putting it into action.
Ready for the application? Use 1 bond paper for this
activity.
Directions:
Take a look at the ball pen you are using right now. How would you
describe it? What does it remind you?
Write an essay employing the language in creative writing. Make it
appealing to the senses by using all possible imagery that you can use.
Likewise, make it figurative by using all possible figures of speech that
you can think of. Use informal diction in your essay.
Your work will be graded based on the following matrix:

Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor

(10 points) (9 points) (8points) (7 points) (6 points)
Image
Ideas are Words used Image created is not Image created
developed in are precise, created is vivid, figures is not vivid,
organized image vivid and of speech are figures of
manner, created is figures of used speech used
words used vivid, and speech used are not
are precise, figures of are affective convincing
image created speech used
is vivid, and are affective
figures of
speech used
are affective

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 Gauge

Directions: Read and evaluate each item carefully to answer what

is asked. Use a separate sheet for your answers. Write letters only.

1. From the statements below, choose which one is more appealing to you?
A. Her long hair flows like brilliant black silk upon her shoulders.
B. The birds are flying towards the mountain.
C. I hope better days are coming.
D. The perfume smells good.
2. Personification is attributing human qualities to inanimate objects.
Which one is a personification?
A. Shall I compare thee when you are more precious than diamond?
B. The silence of a pen is more dangerous than the brawl of a gun.
C. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
D. The Name of the Lord is a strong tower.
3. You are to make an allusion, what will you do?
A. Use words and phrases that appeal to the different senses to
create a more vivid description of an object or idea
B. Come up with a brief indirect reference to a prominent person,
place event or idea when writing/speaking
C. Attribute human qualities to inanimate objects or ideas
D. Compare two unrelated objects using like or as
4. Visual imagery appeals to the sense of sight, which of the choices best
exemplifies it?
A. Oh my mother I am sick, call the doctor very quick, doctor,
doctor shall I die, tell my mama do not cry…
B. From the mountains and the rivers, through the plains and
winding trails…
C. I love my own my native land, Philippines my Philippines…
D. You are my song, playing so softly in my heart…
5. Multiple sensory images might be created in a sentence or line. Which of
the following utilizes both visual and auditory senses?
A. I hear the sound, yes that sound, the sound that reminds me I
am not alone.
B. Why does the sea sob so, mother, as it breaks on the rocky shore?
C. The world could die and everything may lie, still you shan’t cry.
D. Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near?
6. In the statement – The player zipped by the zonal defense and zeroed
in on the end zone, which figure of speech is used?
A. Alliteration C. Metaphor
B. Allusion D. Onomatopoeia

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7. If you are to praise or compliment your mother in a formal diction and a
hyperbole, how will it be?
A. Mother, thou art the loveliest and most temperate in the whole
galaxy.
B. Well, of course, you are always be number one to me mother.
C. Mommy, you are one in a million, you’re the best.
D. You are the world’s number one mudrang.
8. If you are to describe a pan de sal that would be appealing to the sense
of smell, how will you do it?
A. Still hot from the oven, the pan de sal looks delicious and
tempting…
B. Delicious and sweet aroma of freshly baked pan de sal…
C. The brownish toasted crust of pan de sal …
D. Sweet and salty flavor of the pan de sal…
9. Your pet cat reminds you of your friend, what could be the best
metaphor that you can make out of that?
A. My friend is so soft spoken and has a hair so soft to touch.
B. Oh, my friend is as sweet as this cat.
C. My friend is a sweet and lovely kitten.
D. I have a cat friend.
10.Which one makes the most vivid picture of a thunderstorm using
onomatopoeia?
A. The lightning strikes and hits the lone tree at the middle of the
field; sharp sound of thunder comes after. It is raining hard.
B. Thunder were heard, loud sound and frightening, everything was
dark until flashes of lightning brightened the night sky…
C. Lightning cracked and thunders roared, the rain rambled and the
wind hovered angrily…
D. The sky turned bright and yellow as the lightning strikes, its
raining cats and dog actually…

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Key Answer:
Jumpstart
1. Personification
2. Imagery
3. Touch
4. Metaphor
5. Diction
6. Visual
7. Figurative
8. Hearing
9. Hyperbole
10.Smell
11.Allusion
12.Alliteration
13.Impersonal
14.Onomatopoeia
15.Personal

Imagery- touch, visual, hearing, smell

Figurative- personification, metaphor, hyperbole, allusion, onomatopoeia,
alliteration
Diction- personal, impersonal

Enrichment Activity 1 World of Image

Answers vary

Enrichment Activity 2 Figuratively Speaking

Answers vary

Enrichment Activity 3 Say the Difference

Answers vary

Gauge:
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. C
10.C

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References:
Printed Material:

Buhisan, Jan Ford & Sayseng, Ayesha H. (2016). Creative Writing. Pasay
City:JFS Publishing Service.

Website:

Andrea Clark. (n.d.). A Short Guide to Imagery, Symbolism, and Figurative

Language. From https://www.austincc.edu/andreac/imagery
A Quarterly Journal of Japanese Short Form.(n.d.). Simply Haiku.
fromPoetryhttps://www.simplyhaiku.com/
Ernesto P. Santiago. (n.d.). A History of Philippine Haiku. from
https://www.thehaikufoundation.org/omeka/files/original/f5c5d8879bfe01
8401a94da6fe9c9b70.pdf

Literary Terms.Diction.
from https://literaryterms.net/diction/

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