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Grade 11 CREATIVE NON-FICTION

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CREATIVE NON-FICTION
Quarter 3
Week 5-6

Development & Editorial Team

Writers: Villma C. Bandola

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Content Editors: Dr. Winnie F. Tugade, EPS-English
Language Editors: Ms. Rolinda Lumanlan, Master Teacher
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Dr. Andrew Tan, Regional EPS,
Dennis M. Mendoza, LR EPS - NCR
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Expectation
This module was designed to empower your skills to Analyze factual/nonfiction elements in
the texts. The competency enables you to develop your reading and writing skills as well as
your critical thinking and creativity. The lesson focuses on the following topic: Plot, Characters,
Characterization, Point of View, Angle, Setting and Atmosphere, Symbols and Symbolisms,
Figures of Speech, Dialogue, Scene, and Other Elements/Devices.
This module also aims to enhance your ability to think beyond what's real is indeed a
manifestation of how powerful our mind is. Human language gives shape to the rich
imaginations and ideas that spark on one’s head. Thus, language plays a significant role within
the expression of creativity and imagination of the human mind and spirit. To connect to the
art of creative nonfiction writing is that the word “actual.”

Pre-Test
Directions: Read and understand well the sentences below then write the letter of your
answer.
______1. It is the scene or atmosphere.
A. Plot B. Setting C. Dialogue D. Theme
______2. In book, it is called ” premise”; in advertising the “handle”; in essay it is
called the “controlling idea”.
A. Symbolism B. Plot C. Theme D. Angle
_____ 3. The author/ writer allows the readers to see what he wants the readers to
see.
A. Atmosphere B. Plot C. Point of View D. Scene
_____ 4. It is the physical presence of people (protagonist/hero, antagonist/villain,
audience, general public) involved in the story.
A. Characterization B. Characters C. Atmosphere D. Theme
______5. It is the use of techniques in which the characters are revealed notably, by the
reaction of other characters who show opposite traits.
A. Characterization B. Theme C. Angle D. Setting
______6. Is the selection of events based on relevance and suggestiveness.
A. Figures of Speech B. Plot C. Dialogue D. Setting
______7. Is a direct quote that makes a story out of mere information.
A. Dialogue B. Point of View C. Setting D. Plot
______8. Refers to the feeling, emotion or mood a writer conveys to a reader.
A. Symbols B. Theme C. Atmosphere D. Scenes
______9. Refers to the action and reaction of the characters to people, places and events.
A. Atmosphere B. Scenes C. Dialogue D. Characters
______10. Characters who do not change throughout the story. Their use may be to create or
relieve tension, or they were not meant to change.
A. Characters B. Plot C. Setting D. Static
______11. A dialogue is a literary technique in which writers employ two or more characters
to be engaged in conversation with one another.
A. Theme B. Motif C. Dialogue D. Theme
______12. It is the central idea of the story
A. Symbolism B. Plot C. Theme D. Angle
_____ 13. Are the building blocks of the story.
A. Tone B. Mood C. Theme D. Scenes

_____ 14. A layer of conflict, tension and suspense.

A. Third layer B. First layer C. Fourth layer D. First layer
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______15. A scene deals with time and setting
A. Second layer B. First layer C. Third layer D. Fourth layer

Looking Back
The previous lesson was about “Using Literary Elements to Develop Themes”. From
this topic you created samples of different literary elements based on your experiences. How
do literary elements develop themes?

Themes are developed throughout a text and are expressed through different
perspectives and by employing literary tools that the author conveys a meaning into
separate elements that make up the totality of the literary piece.

Directions: Write T before each number if the statement is True and F if the statement is
False.

______1. An element of surprise is always included in an Angle.

______2.” He is as strong as a rock” is an example of Metaphor.
______3. Symbols are concrete images.
______4. The building blocks of the story are what we called scenes
______5. The central idea of the story is Dynamic.

Brief Introduction

The word real is simply too laden with assumption. We start a piece of creative
nonfiction not with the imaginary but with the particular, with what actually is or actually was,
or what actually happened. From this time, we would move in any direction, but the particular
is our touchstone. Creative nonfiction writing can embody both personal and public history. It's
a form that utilizes memory, experience, observation, opinion, and everyone sorts of research.
Directions: Study the puzzle and look for the words related to Creative Nonfiction. Encircle
the words that you may find and write them on the blanks provided.

P S Y M B O L I S M
L Z X T V U D P X F
O J R U B C S X Y G
T O O T I F E Z X Y
J K I X Q Z T J G K
C H A R A C T E R S
P F N S K Z I X L T
Q J G C Y U N G P H
S R L E X M G U H E
Y X E N Z N B X Q M
T K U E Q P X O K E
D I A L O G U E L X

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1._____________ 6.___________

2._____________ 7.___________

3._____________ 8. ___________

4._____________ 9. ___________

5. _____________ 10. __________

A. What do you call on those words? How are they important in Creative Nonfiction?
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B. What do you think are the functions of these words?

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Activities

Activity 1
Directions: Analyze the text and identify the Nonfictional elements present or used.

Mabelle bounced her right leg nervously as she sat in the sterile waiting room of her
doctor’s office. The unwelcoming white walls blinded her, and the smell of harsh cleaning
solvents filled her nostrils. She hated going to the doctor, even if it was only for a routine visit.

Activity 2
Directions: Write a narrative paragraph and identify the elements of creative nonfiction. Used
a separate sheet of paper in answering the questions.

Activity 3
Directions: Identify if it is Inner Dialogue or Outer Dialogue
1. “How do you do ma’am?” I said to Miss Murdstone
“Ah, dear me!’ sighed Miss Murdstone, giving me the tea-caddy scoop instead of her
fingers. “How long are the holidays?”
“A month, ma’am.”
“Counting from when?”
“From today ma’am.”
2. “I cannot believe I hurt my brother. Will he ever forgive me?”
3. Are we there yet?” asked Mikey.
“No,” responded Mrs. Smith.
“How much longer?”
“At least another hour.”
4. “Let’s go to the beach this afternoon!” suggested Kara.
“I’d rather go to the zoo,” responded Miguel.
“Let’s flip a coin to decide,” remarked Amanda.
“I call heads!” shouted Miguel.
5. “What can I do?” or “Are my talents and knowledge enough to argue in a coming
debate?”
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Activity 4
Directions: Create a comic strip showing the different layers of Scenes. Be guided with the
given rubric. Use a separate sheet.

Rubric Score Rubric Score

Creativity 5 pts. Characters/Dialogue 5 pts.
Spelling/grammar/punctuation 5 pts. Theme 5 pts.
Total = 20 pts

Remember

According to Reyes, Dianco, Valdez, Lacia and others, in their books dealing on the world
literature and Philippine literature, mentioned among others, the following elements of creative
nonfiction are:
✔ Characters - It is the physical presence of people (hero/protagonist, antagonist/villain,
audience, general public) involved in the story.
✔ Characterization – It is the use of techniques in which the characters revealed
notably, by the reaction of other characters who show opposite traits.
✔ Angle – It is bringing your subject to life according to Adair Lara (2010). In books, it is
“premise”; “handle” in advertising; “controlling idea” in essay. Element of surprise is
always included in an angle.
✔ Plot – It is the selection of events based on relevance and suggestiveness, ordering
and action to reveal exposition, complication leading to crisis-turn-reversal and
resolution, which lead to the denouement and ending.
✔ Point of View – The author/writer allows the readers to see what he wants the readers
to see. When the writer uses “ I'' statements such as “ I said”, “ I challenged” indicate
that the character is referring to something in his life. Other indicators include the main
character saying mine, my , we or us when speaking about his experiences of
thoughts.
✔ Setting – Is an atmosphere or scene. It is also called “ feeling” which invites meaning.
It has four functions, namely as an idea, as a symbol, an atmosphere and as a motive
force. It includes the period in which the action takes place.
✔ Atmosphere- The feeling, mood or emotion of a writer conveys to a reader through
description of setting and objects.
✔ Symbols – Concrete images that have symbolic meanings. It is also used in
journalistic and historical events.
✔ Symbolism – Is a figure of speech that is used when an author/ writer wants to create
mood or emotion. The use of person, situations, objects, words represent something
else.
✔ A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things and uses the words
“like” or “as” and they are commonly used in everyday communication. A simile is used
with the aim of sparking an interesting connection in the reader’s mind.
Example: The assistant was as busy as a bee when she was preparing the podium for
the presidential address.
✔ A metaphor is a statement that compares two things that are not alike. Unlike similes,
metaphors do not use the words “like” or “as.” Such statements only make sense when
the reader understands the connection between the two things being compared.
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Example: The warrior has a heart of stone.
✔ Hyperbole is an exaggeration that is created to emphasize a point or bring out a sense
of humor. It is often used in everyday conversations without the speaker noticing it.
The exaggeration is so outrageous that no one would believe that it is true. It is used
to add depth and color to a statement.
Example: You snore like a freight train.
✔ Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to non-living objects. Using
personification affects the way readers imagine things, and it sparks an interest in the
subject.
Example: The car brakes screamed all through the journey.
✔ A dialogue is a literary technique in which writers employ two or more characters to
be engaged in conversation with one another.
Mary Jaksch, chief editor of Write to Done magazine, pointed out that there are three
(3) things a writer should know in order to make dialogue works in creative non-fiction:
a. Use dialogue as a hook
b. Use direct quotes for emotional impact
c. Set the stage for quotes
✔ There are two types of dialogue in literature:
● Inner Dialogue – In inner dialogue, the characters speak to themselves and
reveal their personalities. To use inner dialogue, writers employ literary
techniques like stream of consciousness or dramatic monologue. We often
find such dialogues in the works of James Joyce, Virginia Wolf, and William
Faulkner.
Example: “I lied,” Charles thought, “but maybe she will forgive me.”
Internal dialogue is used by authors to indicate what a character is thinking.
● Outer Dialogue – Outer dialogue is a simple conversation between two
characters, used in almost all types of fictional works.
Example: “I hope we get to go to the supermarket today,” Ashley said.
“Well,” replied her mother, “we will see.”
✔ Scenes – refers to the action of the characters to people, places and events.
Scenes are the building blocks of the story. According to Martha Alderson,
scenes have seven (7) layers of functions.
✔ First Layer – scene deals with time and setting
✔ Second Layer – dramatic action that unfolds moment by moment on the page
✔ Third Layer – a layer of conflict, tension or suspense
✔ Fourth Layer – a layer where there is conflict, tension and suspense that drive
the reader to turn the page
✔ Fifth Layer – a layer where the protagonist hopes to accomplish a specific goal
within the scene
✔ Sixth Layer – a layer where the protagonist goes after something fails and tries
again.
✔ Seventh Layer – is the overall spirit of the story, the thematic significance. This
is the author’s/ writer’s reason for writing the story and what he wants the
readers to take away from it.
✔ Theme is defined as a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work,
which may be stated directly or indirectly. Major and minor themes are two
types of themes that appear in literary works. A major theme is an idea that a
writer repeats in his literary work, making it the most significant idea in the work.
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Checking Your Understanding

Directions: Analyze and answer the following questions:

1. Why are elements of creative nonfiction important?

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2. Differentiate characterization from characters.

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3. Why is plot very important in a story?

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Directions: Write a synthesis or summary of the important ideas that you have learned from
this topic.

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Post-Test

Directions: Identify the Nonfictional elements in the following sentences. Write

the letter of your answer.
_____1. Is the selection of events based on relevance and suggestiveness.
A. Figures of Speech B. Plot C. Dialogue D. Setting
_____2. Is a direct quote that makes a story out of mere information.
A. Dialogue B. Point of View C. Setting D. Plot
_____3. Refers to the feeling, emotion or mood a writer conveys to a reader.
A. Symbols B. Theme C. Atmosphere D. Scenes
_____4. Refers to the action and reaction of the characters to people, places and
events.
A. Atmosphere B. Scenes C. Dialogue D. Characters
_____5. Is a central idea that is weaved through the essay or work.
A. Characters B. Plot C. Setting D. Theme
_____6. It is the scene or atmosphere.
A. Plot B. Setting C. Dialogue D. Theme
_____7. In book, it is called ” premise”; in advertising the “handle”; in essay it is
called the “controlling idea”.
A. Symbolism B. Plot C. Theme D. Angle
_____ 8. The author/ writer allows the readers to see what he wants the readers to
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see.
A. Atmosphere B. Plot C. Point of View D. Scene
_____ 9. It is the physical presence of people (protagonist/hero, antagonist/villain, audience,
general public) involved in the story.
A. Characterization B. Characters C. Atmosphere D. Theme
_____10. It is the use of techniques in which the characters are revealed notably, by
the reaction of other characters who show opposite traits.
A. Characterization B. Theme C. Angle D. Setting

Answer Key

Pre-Test Looking Back Brief Introduction

1.B 9. B 1. True Plot, Symbol, Angle

2. D 10. D 2. False Setting, Symbolism,
3. C 11. C 3. True Characters, Theme
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4. B 12. C 4. True Scene
5. A 13. D 5. False
6. B 14. A
7. A 15. B
8. C

Activities
Activity 1
Characters, Characterization, Point of View, Setting, Mood, atmosphere, Motif
Activity 2
Answers may vary
Activity 3
1. Outer 2. Inner 3. Outer 4. Outer 5. Inner
Activity 4
Answers may vary

Checking Your Understanding

1.They are important because they are the major requirements that distinguish creative
nonfiction for any other genre of writing and to show the readers the scenes of the story
instead of just telling them what happened.
2.A character is a person animal or an imaginary creature that takes part of the action of a
literary works
While characterization is the techniques a writer uses to create and develop a character.
3.Plot is very important because it moves the action forward and it motivates the characters
to affect the story and connects the events in an orderly manner.

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

References
Mariano M. Ariola, LLB., Ed.D., L.P.T. – Creative Non-Fiction ( 2018 ), Unlimited Books
Library Services & Publishing Inc.,R215 ICP Building, Cabildo St., Intramuros Manila

Rowena P. Parajas, BEED; MAED ( Cand); L.P.T. – Creative Non-Fiction ( 2018 ), Unlimited
Books Library Services & Publishing Inc.,R215 ICP Building, Cabildo St., Intramuros Manila

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