CREATIVE WRITING

First Quarter- Module 8

Elements of Fiction
CREATIVE WRITING
Supplementary Learning Material
Quarter 1 – Module 8: Elements of Fiction

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QUARTER: I Module No.: 8 Topic: 8

Lesson: ELEMENTS OF FICTION

OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify the various genres of fiction.

2. Determine the elements and various modes of fiction.
3. Explore key elements of fiction and various modes of fiction through
writing journal entries and other writing activities.

1. PRETEST

Directions: Identify the genre of fiction described in each statement. Write

the letter only on the space provided.

A. Action adventure B. Fantasy C. Fiction drama

D. Horror E. Science Fiction F. Romance

_____1. These stories are about a romantic relationship between two people. They are
characterized by sensual tension, desire, and idealism.
_____2. Any story that puts the protagonist in physical danger, characterized by
thrilling near misses, and courageous and daring feats.
_____3. This genre incorporates any story set in the future, the past, or other
dimensions.
_____4. Myths, otherworldly magic-based concepts, and ideas characterize these
books.
_____5. In this genre, the protagonist must overcome supernatural or demonic
beings.

2. REVIEW
Now that you have done taking the pretest, you shall proceed to recalling ideas
retained in your mind. In your previous grade levels, you were taught about fiction.
Define the term “fiction” with a help of a classmate who you can communicate with

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using different social media platform. Brainstorm an idea and write your answer on
the space provided.

Fiction is ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________ .
______________________________________________________________________

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3. INTRODUCTION

ELEMENTS OF FICTION
Character refers to the persons, animals, plants, inanimate objects such as robots,
naturals and supernatural beings that are alive and gives life to the story.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE

The character around whom the
story revolves; also called a hero
or heroine; conventionally an
Protagonist
outstanding character with goo
traits
The character who is opposed to
the protagonist; maybe a major
Antagonist
or minor character.
The characters who serves as a
contrast to the protagonist or
Foil any other character in the story
but does not necessarily oppose
the latter.
The character who provides
reality to the story by his or her
Background mere presence. Examples are
Character the doctor and the nurses in a
hospital scene.
The character who was mention
in the story but does not have
Unseen Character
any involvement in the story.
A character who changes his or
her personality as the story
Dynamic
progress.
Character
A character who remains the
Static Character same kind of person as the
story progress.
Juan Crisostomo Ibarra,
entangled in conflicts with the
church and is forced to flee San
Diego as a result of a
conspiracy led by the scheming
Father Salvi.
Father Salvi, plotted a scheme
to ruin Ibarra who is engaged
to Maria Clara, who he is in
love with.
Elias, an undiplomatic friend of
Ibarra who took a more
revolutionary stance in dealing
with conflict against the
Spanish rulers.
One of the scenes in the story
mentioned women wearing
shawls and vails heading to
one direction. These women
are church women and the
scene is in church.
Don Rafael Ibarra, the father
of Crisostomo Ibarra and a
critic of the corrupt practices of
the Spanish friars.
Basilio, introduced as a child
in Noli Me Tangere, and turned
out to be a successful medical
student in the sequel of the
novel.
Pilosopo Tasyo, the character
who served as an adviser to the
people of San Diego, notably

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Don Filipo, and later on,

A character who shows varied
and sometimes contradictory
Round Character
traits.
A character who shows only one
personality.
Flat Character
A flat character of a familiar
Stereotype and often-repeated type.
Ibarra.
Padre Damaso, the curate of
the parish church of San Diego,
later on revealed as the
biological father of Maria Clara.
Maria Clara, primary female
character in the story but did
not show any other personality
aside from just being weak and
obedient.
Tiya Isabel, Captain Tiago’s
cousin and the one who took
care of Maria Clara since birth.

Point of View (PoV) refers to the angle of narration: indicating “who is the
narrator” and “how is the narration done”.
The narrator, using the first-person pronouns “I” and “me”, tells the
1st Person POV story as he or she sees it, often sharing in the action. He or she
can be the author or a character
Omniscient 3rd The narrator uses “he” and “she” and is outside the story but knows
Person POV the thoughts of the character.
Limited 3rd Person The narrator, from outside the story, uses “he” and “she” and
POV cannot see into characters’ mind.

Plot is a dramatic situation where the character wants something, tries to

get it, and is hindered. There is no story without conflict. All stories are told
through a problem which characters must meet and overcome. The plot should
be developed through these problems, how or they occur, and how they are
resolved.

PLOT OF A SHORT STORY

Introduces the characters and places them in a setting.
Establishes a point of view.
Exposition
Fills in background information.
Creates a conflict.

Rising Action Presents incidents or insights that intensify the conflict.

Raise the conflict to maximum intensity.

Climax Changes the course of events or the way the reader understands
the story.

Falling Action Relaxes the conflict to prepare the reader for the conclusion.

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Resolves the conflict.

Conclusion Carries the plot to an end, often interpreting the story or giving a
final insight.

ACTIVITY 1

Directions: Read the short story entitled: “May Day Eve” by Nick Joaquin which will
be posted on the class social media platform. Once done, answer the questions that
follows.
1. What is the story about?
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2. What is its POV?
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3. How did the story begin?
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4. Discuss the conflict of the story?
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5. What moral can be extracted from the story?
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ACTIVITY 2

Directions: Using a Venn diagram, write the similarities and differences of

the characters of Don Badoy and Donya Agueda.

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4. REFLECTION

a. What part of the lesson did you find interesting and how would you
apply the lesson in your daily life?
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a. In what way did the lesson create an important impact on your personal
experiences?
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5. POST TEST

Directions: For each genre of fiction below, think of a literary work; stories
from books you have read or movie you have watched. Write your
answer in the space provided.

Title and Author:

Genre: Title of Work:
1. Action Adventure
2. Fantasy
3. Horror
4. Historical Fiction
5. Romance
6. Mystery/Crime

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7. Children’s Literature
8. Suspense/Thriller

9. Western Literature
10. Science Fiction

REFERENCES

• Perez, A.T. (2001). Creative Writing: What You Need to Know. Valenzuela City,
Ph.: Omniscience Publishing, Inc.
• Menoy, J. (2016). Creative Writing. Mandaluyong City, Ph.: Books Atbp.
Publishing Corp.

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