CREATIVE WRITING

Name of Learner: _______________________    Grade Level:_______________

Section: ______________________________ Date:_____________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Identifying Literary Elements, Literary Techniques and Literary
Devices in Various Modes of Fiction

Background Information for Learners

Fiction generally is a narrative form, in any medium, consisting of people,
events, or places that are imaginary—in other words, not based strictly on history
or fact. In its most narrow usage, fiction refers to written narratives in prose and often
specifically novels, though also novellas and short stories.
 A work of fiction implies the inventive construction of an imaginary world and,
most commonly, its fictionality is publicly acknowledged, so its audience typically
expects it to deviate in some ways from the real world rather than presenting
only characters who are actual people or descriptions that are factually true. In any type
of genre, these literary devices, literary elements and literary techniques are always
present. Understanding these aspects of literature could enhance experience with the
text.
How to convey a story?
Scene is the action on the page. In movie terms, it would be what you see onscreen,
and what you hear in dialogue. It’s the show part of show, don’t tell.
 
Summary is a narrative recounting of action in order to transition to another scene, or to
cover a long period that would be too cumbersome to show. Thus, it’s the  tell part
of show, don’t tell. (There are other “tells” in fiction, but that’s another topic).
 
Exposition is story information delivered to the reader. Such information is usually
about a setting (description, history, social life) or a character (description, skills,
education).
 
Backstory is history relating to the characters or plot, something that
happened before the novel begins. A flashback is all backstory, but sometimes
backstory bits are dropped in as part of the narrative.

ELEMENTS OF FICTION
CHARACTER
TYPES OF CHARACTER:
Protagonist- main character who generates the action of the story and engages the
reader’s interest and empathy. It is often the hero or heroine.
Antagonist- a character who opposes the protagonist. Both the protagonist and
antagonist move the plot along, create the fiction and draw the reader’s interest.
Dynamic character- is one who goes through some sort of change; a protagonist is a
usually a dynamic character.
Static characters- are those who do not change throughout the course of the story.
Round characters- are fully developed figure in the story. They are complex and show
a true depth of personality.

PLOT 
It is the arrangement of events and actions in a short story to convey a theme.

Types of Plot 

Flash back- starts from the current situation and goes back to a certain time in the past
In Medias res- a repetition of many flash backs.
Linear- the events in the story are arranged chronologically.
Exposition is the introduction and explanation of the setting and who the actors are.
Rising Action is the unfolding of interrelated events in a story.
A conflict may variously be a physical, moral, psychological, intellectual, or spiritual
contest between antagonistic forces.

Types of Conflict 
External Conflicts
Man vs. man- a battle between two individuals 
Man vs. society- a battle between a person and a group of people 
Man vs. environment- a battle between a person and natural calamities 
Man vs. God- a battle between a person and supernatural being 
Internal Conflict 
Man vs. himself- a battle between a person and his thoughts, feelings, and
personal decisions 
Climax is where the problem or conflict is at its peak of interest.
Falling Action is the result of the events that happened in the climax.
Resolution shows how a conflict or a problem is solved leading to its downward
movement or end. 
THEME
Theme is the underlying central message that a writer would like to get across. 
Enriquez (2008) explained that it is the main idea of a literary work, a philosophy or
observation of life or principle of truth which the author wishes to convey to the readers.
Answering these questions that will lead to you to the theme of the story.
1. What is the story about?
 2. What is meaning behind the story?
3. What did I learn from the story?
POINT OF VIEW
The eyes through which a fiction is told, the voice through which readers follow
the plot, meet its characters and discover setting is called point of view. Point of view
simply answers this questions: Who is telling the story?
The following are the four primary type points of view according to Bulger (2017):
1. First person point of view
The narrator is a character in the story thereby relating his or her experiences
directly. Hence, this POV commonly uses the first person pronouns I/we, me/we,
my/our, mine/ours and myself/ourselves in the process of narration which is
indicative that the narrator is a part of the story. 
2. Second person point of view. 
In fiction, this point of view is not very common. It uses the second-person
pronouns you, your, yours, yourself, yourselves.
3. Third person point of view
This POV uses third-person pronouns including he, him, his, himself, she, her,
hers, herself, it, its, itself, they, them, their, theirs, and themselves. This indicates
that the narrator is not a character in the story. 

a. Third person point of view, limited. This is the most common point of

view in commercial fiction. The narrator is outside of the story and relating
the experiences of a character.
b. Third person point of view, omniscient. The narrator is not a part of the
story but has full access to the thoughts and experiences of all characters
in the story.
VARIOUS TECHNIQUES IN VARIOUS MODES OF FICTION

Telling your own fictional stories and engaging with the fictional stories of others are
important and pervasive parts of human culture. Yet, people do not only tell and engage
with fictional stories. They also reflect on the content of stories and on the way these
are told, (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2019).

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word mode as a way of doing

something. In the context of fiction, mode refers to the way a story is told. Technique, on
the other hand, refers to a skillful or efficient way of doing or achieving something. In the
context of fiction, the term refers to the skillful and efficient way of telling a story. Hence,
the following are the various techniques that are used in various modes of fiction:

1. Narration

This is the most basic storytelling mode. It involves relating a series of events. 
Techniques in Narration:
 A. Order of Events

Commonly, narration sequences events in a fictional story chronologically.

This means that the order to which the events are told is from beginning to
end.

B. Transitional Words and Phrases for Expressing Time

Transitional devices allow the smooth flow of information when telling a story. It
acts like a bridge that connects sentences and paragraphs. The use of
appropriate transitional words and phrases aid readers in comprehending stories.

2. Description

It gives vivid details about a place, person or thing while serving as a mechanism
for immersing readers in the fictional worlds the characters inhabit. This
mode tells what things are like according to the five senses. 
Techniques in Description:
A. Use of Sensory Details
a. Physical Appearance
b. Smell
c. Taste
d. Feel
e. Sound
B. Use of Similes and Metaphors
a. Simile
This refers to the expressed comparison of things essentially unlike but
have a similarity using any of the following words and phrases: like, as,
than, similar to, resembles or seems (Enriquez, 2006). 
b. Metaphor
This refers to the implied comparison between two fundamentally different
things but have a similarity.
3. Exposition 
Exposition is the kind of mode that is used to inform. 
Techniques in Exposition:
A. Prologue and Epilogue
Prologues and epilogues are two tools writers can use to create exposition,
providing readers with information that allows them to better understand the
story or themes of a work of literature.
B. Flashbacks and Memories
A flashback is a transition in a story to an earlier time that interrupts the
normal chronological order of events.
C. Characters' Thoughts, Dialogue and Monologue
Writers can also use characters' thoughts as an effective expository tool. 
 
MELC: Identify the various elements, techniques, and literary devices in various modes
of fiction, HUMSS_CW/MPIg-i-11
Directions and Instructions:
Hello, learner! You are about to check you learning/s on the different topics under
Literary Elements, Literary Techniques and Literary Devices in Various Modes of Fiction
in a five stage exploration (1-Load, 2-Engage, 3-Advance, 4-Refine, 5-Nurture). Just
follow the instruction given at every task.

LOAD
Directions: Activity 1: Starring the Characters. 
Remember that literary characters drive the action and conflict; they create a
reason for a story to exist. In the story, “Gentlemen in the Jungle” by Jomo Kenyatta, let
us try to identify the type of characters and describe how these characters starred and
performed in the story by completing the Jungle Character Board. In identifying what is
the type of the given character, refer to the box of terms provided before the story. See
story after References

Now, let us do this. 

ENGAGE

Directions: Activity 2: Summarizing 

Summarize the story “The Gentlemen of the Jungle” by answering the questions, and by
supplying the information needed in the table that follows.  

1. What type of plot is used in the story? Explain. 

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2. What types of conflict are utilized in the story? Cite instances. 
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 3. Make a summary of the story by highlighting the most important events and
plotting these events in the table below. 

Exposition 

Rising Action 

Climax 

Falling
Action 

Resolution 

ADVANCE
Activity 3
A: Theme
Determine the theme(s) of the story ‘The Gentlemen of the Jungle’ by Jomo
Kenyatta. First, be able to answer the questions that will lead to you to the theme
of the story.
1. What is the story about?

2. What is meaning behind the story?

 3. What did I learn from the story?

4. What is the theme of the story?

B: On Point of View 
Use the graphic organizer below determine the point of view employed in the story ‘The
Gentlemen of the Jungle’ by Jomo Kenyatta. Be able to identify specific excepts or
statements in the story that are indicative of this point of view.
 CREATIVE WRITING
Name of Learner:_____________________      Grade Level:__________________
Section:_____________________________ Score:_______________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
WRITING A JOURNAL ENTRY

Background Information for Learners                                    

Are you stricken with the thought of having elusive dreams, totally hampered and
prisonlike life this moment of pandemic? Or are you just goofing around yet feeling
bored during the quarantine period?
 Writing different journal entries can be your avenue to plank down your loaded
thoughts into varied meaningful compositions. Let your inner being, sensuality and
imagination hover onto   various pages and journey in the world of words.
So, what exactly are journal entries?
 Journal entries are individual pieces of writing that populate your journal. They
are expressions of personal growth, interests, opinions, feelings and even mundane
things that a person has done and encountered in a day. Specifically, a journal is a
record that stores every detail of your life ranging from events, ideas, feelings, and your
daily thoughts and memories. It usually comes in between 500-1000 words and may not
be connected or related to a previous or a following entry unless stated. 
Journal entry is considered private since it is where you can be able to write with
no holds barred and you can definitely spill even your most random train of thoughts.
     DIFFERENT KINDS OF JOURNAL:
1. A daily journal to record memorable moments in your life.
2. A reflective journal to track your experience and a space to pour out your
feelings.
3. A gratitude journal to write a list of things you are grateful for today.
4. A travel journal to log your excursion.
5. A dream journal to record your dreams on a regular basis, track their themes,
and patterns over time.
6. A school journal to keep track of assignments, or to write about theories and
parts of the syllabus that confuse you.
7. A project journal to tackle any type of project, be it learning a new recipe or
writing a song; to keep constant notes is the best way to succeed. 
8. A diet journal to keep track of eating habits and physical symptoms when
struggling with a chronic illness such as diabetes.
9. A journal therapy allows a person to write down, dialogue with, and analyse
their issues and concerns. The practice allows people to be reflective,
introspective, and intentional about their writing.
10. A family journal is a simple way of keeping memories and fun of family events
that you can enjoy again and again.
HOW TO WRITE A JOURNAL ENTRY
STRUCTURE- It can be varied in length and elements. You can add paragraphs and
ensure that it is readable.
STYLE- Informal style. Be wary of using text and street language. It needs to be 
creatively done and comprehensible.
CONTENT-Try to give insights and interesting information. Write about things which will
allow you to delve deeper and allows you to creatively scribble a composition.
 MAKING IT INTERESTING- Making your writing humorous, witty or simply unique-you
can have the modern iteration of journal writing which is blogging. Make observations
or analyze something where you can reveal unusual or unique ideas. Include important
dates and intelligent ideas.
CHARACTERIZATION- Feel free to create your own character. Journal or blogs do not
have to be written as you. Put a little thought into it and not try to include old cliché .Do
not be offensive either.
Learning Competency: Write journal entries and other short compositions exploring
key elements of fiction
 (HUMSS_CW/MPIg-i-13)

AGREEMENT: By signing the contract, you are hereby  accepting the responsibility to
finish  the activity package and submit to your teacher  (---------------------------) on 
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Since you are just getting started with your first batch of writing your journal
entries, ready yourself for a THOUGHT DOWNLOAD! 
LOAD Activity 1: SELF TALK: Bucket List of Ideas
 Directions: Fill in the Positive self-talk journal with your own thoughts. This will guide
you to the succeeding activities.

Wow! You have done it excellently! Good job guys! Hurry up and have fun doing the next
activity.

      ENGAGE
Activity 2: A Day in the Life of my Perfect Day.
Make an hour by hour account of your perfect day, from the time you wake up in the
morning until the time you go to bed in order to record one whole day. Include a specific activity
or event that will do each hour of the day. This does not have to be realistic. You can ride the
roller coaster at Enchanted Kingdom at 9:00 AM , see the parachute display at 10:00 AM and
visit a Safari Zoo at 11:00 AM, on this perfect day, even though that would not be possible in the
real-world. Put your “Perfect Day” in your journal.
ADVANCE
Activity 3: If I could go anywhere…
From the previous exercise, pick out one particular place you like to explore. 
Describe things you would do and see in your dream destination. Tell about what you                
might eat, where you might stay and the activities you would do. In the box, draw a                    
headshot of yourself wearing sunglasses. Draw your destination in the reflection on your            
sunglasses. 
 Great work! Accomplishing one whole day adventure is indeed a superb
achievement! You are moving on to the higher level..

REFINE
Exercise 4: Yesterday, today and tomorrow. 
Write one thing you want to remember about yesterday, one thing you plan to do
today, and one thing that you look forward to doing tomorrow. Put this in your journal.
Write your answer in a form of paragraph.
  NURTURE

Exercise 5: Care to Share 

 Write a journal entry about your experiences during CoVid-19 Pandemic.
Draft your                               insights based from the pattern provided below.
Organize your journal in the form of an essay and                            post it on
social media as a blog. Finally, make it more appealing and creative by adding
photos or graphics as meaningful and relevant as your journal entry using Canva
App. 
 CREATIVE WRITING

Name of Learner:_________________________    Grade Level:__________________

Section:_________________________________    Score:_______________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Elements, Techniques, and Literary Devices in Drama
Learning Competency:

MELC: Identify the elements, techniques, and literary devices in drama 

HUMSS_CW/MPIj-IIc-15 
Directions and Instructions
Dear Learner, you are about to check your learnings about the literary techniques and
devices of drama following the five-stage exploration (1-Load, 2- Engage, 3- Advance,
4- Refine, 5- Nurture). Just follow the instructions given for every task.

  LOAD

Activity 1. Read the quiz items below and decide the best answer of each item. Write
the letter of your answer on the blanks before the numbers. 
_____ 1. This refers to the people acting in a play.
a. director  b. cast of characters c. narrator  d. protagonist 
_____ 2. The speech between characters in a play is called_________.
a. dialogue  b. lines  c. script  d. directions 
_____ 3. This is the correct order for plot in drama.
                          1. Exposition 3. Rising Action  
     2. Climax   4. Falling action and resolution
a. True b. False   c. Maybe d. can’t decide
_____ 4. What is the difference between dialogue and monologue?
a. Dialogue is conversation between two or more characters. In a monologue,
    one character speaks alone.
b. Monologue is conversation between two characters. Dialogue is conversation
    between three or more characters.
c. Dialogue is conversation between two or more characters. Monologues
appear 
    in only novels.
d. Dialogue is conversation between only two characters. In monologue, one 
    character speaks alone.
_____ 5. There are ________ types of main characters in a drama. 
a. two  b. three c. multiple  d. several 
_____ 6. The ______________ is the main character in a drama. 
a. protagonist  b. antagonist c. extra d. poor girl or hero 
_____ 7. Which element is being described? "The beach was warm and breezy; 
      perfect for flying kites."
a. setting b. character c. plot d. theme
_____ 8.  "Acts" in a play/drama can be compared to_____________. 
a. a character's actions and performance c. the "chapters" in a book
           b. attitudes in different characters d. place where the drama begins
_____ 9.  Acts divided into smaller sections are called_________.
a. Scene b. Act c. Script d. Excerpt
_____ 10. The play or drama is organized in ____________________.
a. chapters b. acts and scenes  c. episodes  d. pages 

      ENGAGE

Activity 2. This time, you are going to read the lines below, then figure out which
technique is being used: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification. In the boxes,
explain how you figured out your answer. It is possible that more than one technique is
being used. If you can, explain each. 
1. “My words are little jars for you to take and put upon a shelf. Their shapes are quaint
and beautiful, and they have many pleasant colors and lusters.”
Which technique is being used?
_____________________________________________________________________
(Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole)

How do you figure?

(write a sentence explaining your answer)
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2. All round the house is the jet-black night.  It stares through the window-pane. It crawls
in the corners, hiding from the light.

Which technique is being used?

______________________________________________________________________
(Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole)
 How do you figure?
(write a sentence explaining your answer)
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3. “Oh, never, if I live to a million! Shall I feel such a grievous pain?”

Which technique is being used?

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(Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole)

How do you figure?

(write a sentence explaining your answer)
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4. My brain is fire--my heart is lead! Her soul is flint, and what am I?

Which technique is being used? 

______________________________________________________________________
(Simile, Metaphor, Personification, or Hyperbole)

How do you figure?

(write a sentence explaining your answer)
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      ADVANCE

Activity 3. Now, match the words in column B with the descriptions/definitions in

column A. Write the letter of your answer on the blanks before the numbers.
Column A Column B
_____ 1. The character against the protagonist in a drama a. set
_____ 2. A message or insight about life in a drama b. stage directions
_____ 3. The setting of a play c. villain
_____ 4. The instructions that tell the actors what they are d. conflict 
                supposed to do during acting 
_____ 5. This refers to the struggles or problems in which e. theme
                The characters get int

CREATIVE WRITING

Name of Learner: Grade Level:

Strand & Section: Date:

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

LITERARY DEVICE: INTERTEXTUALITY
Learning Competency

MELC: Understand intertextuality as a technique of drama (S1Q2)

CG: HUMSS_CW/MPIj-IIc-16

Directions and Instructions

Hello, learner! You are about to check your learning/s on the different topics under the
intertextuality as a technique of drama. (1-Load, 2-Engage, 3-Advance, 4-Refine, 5-
Nurture). Just follow the instructions given for every task.

    LOAD

Activity 1. Directions:  Arrange the jumbled letters in Colum A to form a word. Then,
match each word to its corresponding definition/description in Column B.

A B
1. A  M  R  A  D a. The shaping of a text’s meaning by
another text 

2. N  E  R  G  E b. A play for theatre, radio or television

c. A particular type of literature, painting,

3. R  I  N  T  E music or other form of arts

d. The quality or use of the characteristic of

4. Y  T  E  X  T  U  A  L  I  T the written form

e. A prefix from Latin which means

5. I T E R N Y T E X T U A L I T “between” or “among”

 
 

ENGAGE

Activity 2. Directions: Read the following statements below. Write TRUE if the    
                                    statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect.

1. Intertextuality is the shaping of a text’s meaning by another text.

2. Some works of literature are intertextual, meaning they come after it. 
3. Genre provides the readers of the text with a key intertextual framework.
4. Intertextual figures include allusion, quotation, calque, plagiarism, translation
and parody.
5. Intertextuality is used to understand deeper meaning concepts and elements of
the text through a reference to other texts.

                 ADVANCE
Activity 3. Directions: Read the texts below and identify the part/s which relate/s
text/genre to other text/genre. Write your answer in the space provided.

1: A Tempest (By Aime Cesaire)

Aime Cesaire’s play A Tempest is an adaptation of The Tempest by William

Shakespeare. The author parodies Shakespeare’s play from a post-colonial point of
view. Cesaire also changes the occupations and races of his characters. For
example, he transforms the occupation of Prospero, who was a magician, into a
slave-owner, and also changes Ariel into a Mulatto, though he was a spirit. Cesaire,
like Rhys, makes use of a famous work of literature, and put a spin on it in order to
express the themes of power, slavery, and colonialism.

Answer:___________________________________________________________
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2: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (By C. S. Lewis)

In this case, C. S. Lewis adapts the idea of Christ’s crucifixion in

his fantasy novel, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He, very shrewdly, weaves
together the religious and entertainment themes for a children’s book. Lewis uses an
important event from The New Testament, transforming it into a story about
redemption. In doing so, he uses Edmund, a character that betrays his savior, Aslan.
Generally, the motive of this theme is to introduce other themes, such as evil actions,
losing innocence, and redemption.

Answer:___________________________________________________________
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3: For Whom the Bell Tolls (By Earnest Hemingway)

In the following example, Hemingway uses intertextuality for the title of his novel. He
takes the title of a poem, Meditation XVII, written by John Donne. The excerpt of this
poem reads: 

“No man is an island … and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it
tolls for thee.”

Hemingway not only uses this excerpt for the title of his novel, he also makes use of
the idea in the novel, as he clarifies and elaborates the abstract philosophy of Donne
by using the concept of the Spanish Civil War. By the end, the novel expands other
themes, such as loyalty, love, and camaraderie.
 Answer:___________________________________________________________
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   NURTURE
Activity 5. Directions: Do the following tasks given below  that relate to intertextuality.

Topic: INTERTEXTUALITY
Text  Video/Pictures
Title:       Love Story Lyrics Title: Music Video of Love Story
Author: Taylor Swift Author: Taylor Swift
We were both young when I first saw you Click and watch:
I close my eyes and the flashback starts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xg3vE8Ie_E
I'm standin' there
On a balcony in summer air
(copy of the video will be given to the students)
See the lights, see the party, the ball
gowns
See you make your way through the
crowd
And say, "Hello"
Little did I know
That you were Romeo, you were throwin'
pebbles
And my daddy said, "Stay away from
Juliet"
And I was cryin' on the staircase
Beggin' you, "Please don't go, " and I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be
alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"
So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet, 'cause we're dead if they
knew
So close your eyes
Escape this town for a little while, oh oh
'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet
letter
And my daddy said, "Stay away from
Juliet"
But you were everything to me
I was beggin' you, "Please don't go, " and
I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be
alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"
Romeo, save me, they're tryna tell me how
to feel
This love is difficult, but it's real
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this
mess
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"
Oh, oh
I got tired of waiting
Wonderin' if you were ever comin' around
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town,
and I said
Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so
alone
I keep waiting for you, but you never
come
Is this in my head? I don't know what to
think
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a
ring
And said, "Marry me, Juliet
You'll never have to be alone
I love you and that's all I really know
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white
dress
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
'Cause we were both young when I first
saw you
Task 1. Underline the lyrics of that song that relate to any text or literature from the
past.

Task 2. What intertextuality concepts relate between the lyrics of the song and the
video/pictures.
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Task 3. What intertextuality concepts in both lyrics and Video/picture are similar to any
situation or experience in life?
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 CREATIVE WRITING
Name of Learner: __________________________ Score: __________
Grade Level/Section: ________________________ Date:  __________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Examining Creative Writing Activities

     Background Information for Learners

Literary Elements
Literary elements are present in every piece of literature (really!), They're a good
place to start when it comes to developing your analytical toolbox. In this lesson, we'll
give you the literary element definition: the characters, the setting and the plot. These
essential elements keep the story running smoothly and allow the action to develop in a
logical way that the reader can follow.
A literary element's definition is pretty similar. Literary elements are the things
that all literature—whether it's a news article, a book, or a poem—absolutely have to
have. Just like a house, the elements might be arranged slightly differently...but at the
end of the day, they're usually all present and accounted for. Literary elements are the
fundamental building blocks of writing, and they play an important role in helping us
write, read, and understand literature.
1. Character - a person in a fictional story; or qualities of a person.
2. Setting - time and location that a story takes place.
3. Plot - is how the author arranges events to develop the basic idea; it is the
sequence of events in a story or play.

a. Exposition (introduction) - Beginning of the story; characters, background,

and setting revealed.
b. Rising Action - Events in the story become complicated; the conflict is
revealed. These are events between the introduction and climax.
 c. Climax - Turning point of the story. Readers wonders what will happen next;
will the conflict be resolved or not? Consider the climax as a three-fold
phenomenon:
d. Falling action - Resolution begins; events and complications start to fall into
place. These are the events between climax and denouement.
e. Resolution (Conclusion) - Final outcome of events in the story.

Learning Competency:
MELC: Conceptualize a character/ setting/ plot for a one-act play. 
            (HUMSS_CW / MPIj-IIc-17)

Directions and Instructions

Hello, learner! You are about to check your learning/s on the different topics under
Creative Writing in a five-stage exploration (1-Load, 2-Engage, 3-Advance, 4-Refine, 5-
Nurture). Just follow the instructions given for every task.

  LOAD

Activity 1. Read the story “The Switch Bars” and answer the questions below.
1. Who are the two main characters in the story?
a. Sam and Jane b. Tess and Gabby
c. Mary and Bea d. Angelo and Gee-Em
2. What is the story’s setting?
a. The Capitol Building b. Washington, D.C.
c. The White House d. A Fancy Restaurant

3. Arrange the story’s events in order.

1. Tess cooks dinner for Gabby’s family.
2. Gabby shares Grandpa’s gift with Tess.
3.  Tess and Gabby switch places.
4. Tess and Gabby decide to return to their own lives.

a.1,2,3,4 b. 2,3,1,4
c.4,3,2,1 d. 2,3,4,1

4.  What is the main problem in the story?

a. Tess’s mother is very busy with her job and doesn’t see Tess very much.
b. Tess and Gabby are both jealous of each other’s lives.
c. Gabby’s baby sister won’t stop crying.
d. Gabby and her family don’t have enough room in their apartment.

5. What is the solution to the problem in the story?

a. Gabby tells Tess how lucky she is to be the daughter of the president.
b. Tess learns how to cook pasta and help’s Gabby’s family with dinner.
c. Tess and Gabby appreciate the difficulties in each other’s lives.
d. Tess and Gabby decide to stay switched.

      ENGAGE

Activity 2. Read the story entitled “Swaddling Clothes” by Yukio Mishima and identify
its literary elements (character, setting and plot).

Questions:
1. Who are the characters in the story and their characterization?
2. What is the setting of the story?
3. Give the plot of the story by using graphic organizer.
4. What is the theme in “ Swaddling Clothes” by Yukio Mishima?
 

   REFINE
Activity 4. Write it out. Based from your output in Activity 3 Advance complete and
provide examples of literary elements. 

Literary Elements Definition Example

1.Character

2.Setting

3.Plot

   NURTURE
Activity 5. Write a reflection paper on how you feel about the importance and benefits of
knowing the literary elements. The rubric for the paper should be as follows:
 50% Content
 20% Language
 20% Organization
 10% Mechanics

I thought that I want to I learned that

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