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Q3 Module 1 Creative Writing

This document provides an overview of creative writing techniques including imagery, diction, and figures of speech. It defines creative writing as using imagination and creativity to tell a story with strong visuals and emotional impact. It then discusses variations in language through diction, imagery, and figures of speech. Specifically, it outlines formal versus informal diction and provides sensory imagery examples. The document concludes with an explanation of figures of speech and includes learning activities asking students to practice these techniques.

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Q3 Module 1 Creative Writing

This document provides an overview of creative writing techniques including imagery, diction, and figures of speech. It defines creative writing as using imagination and creativity to tell a story with strong visuals and emotional impact. It then discusses variations in language through diction, imagery, and figures of speech. Specifically, it outlines formal versus informal diction and provides sensory imagery examples. The document concludes with an explanation of figures of speech and includes learning activities asking students to practice these techniques.

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III Central Luzon
Division of Mabalacat City
BICAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Bical, Mabalacat City (P)

Name: _________________________ Grade & Section: ______________

CREATIVE WRITING
QUARTER 3, MODULE 1
Use Imagery, Diction, Figures of Speech, and Specific Experiences to Evoke
Meaningful Responses from Readers

Learning Competency
Use imagery, diction, figures of speech, and specific experiences to
evoke meaningful responses from readers

Learning Objectives
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
1. Describe sentences using imagery;
2. Write a brief descriptive paragraph and informal letter incorporating
imagery, figures of speech and specific experiences;
3. Perceive a positive outlook about the future.

WHAT IS IT

WHAT IS CREATIVE WRITING?

Creative writing is a form of writing where creativity is at the forefront of its purpose through using
imagination, creativity, and innovation in order to tell a story through strong written visuals with an
emotional impact, like in poetry writing, short story writing, novel writing, and more. Creative writing
uses senses and emotions in order to create a strong visual in the reader’s mind whereas other forms
of writing typically only leave the reader with facts and information instead of emotional intrigue.
(Source: (Pope, Self-Publishing School, 2019))

VARIATIONS ON LANGUAGE

Words have both denotative and connotative meanings. The denotative meaning of a word is that which
is found in the dictionary. It is also known as the literal meaning of a word. On the other hand, the
connotative meaning of a word is that which is assigned by the writer to a word as it is used in the
context of his text. It is also known as the figurative meaning of a word. Variation is a characteristic
of language that allows a writer to express more than one way of saying the same thing. This could
be achieved in writing through diction, imagery and sensory experience, and figures of speech.

Diction

Diction is the careful selection of words to communicate a message or establish a particular voice or
writing style. For example, flowy, figurative language creates colorful prose, while a more formal
vocabulary with concise and direct language can help drive home a point. Writers choose specific
words and phrases depending on the outcome they’re trying to achieve.
(Source: (MasterClass, 2020))
• Formal Diction is writing that establishes a professional tone, such as business writing or formal
essays. It involves choosing descriptive, precise words that are polite and proper. Sentences in formal
diction are often longer.
• Informal Diction is a conversational or friendly writing style. It often assumes that the reader already
knows what you’re talking about and generally uses shorter words. Sentences may be incomplete or
ignore some finer points in grammar and usage.

Sample 1: Formal: Would you care to explain the reasoning behind your decision to leave the gathering early?
Informal: Why’d you leave the party so soon?
Sample 2: Formal: Hello, young man. It is a true pleasure to make your acquaintance. How are you feeling today?
Informal: Hey, kid. Nice to meet you. What’s up?

Source: ( (Jennifer Gunner, Diction Examples, 2020))

Imagery and Sensory Experience

Imagery is the creation of a picture or images in the mind of the reader by


the use of words that appeal to the senses. To create imageries, a writer
makes use of his sensory experiences. He/she recalls what he perceives
through his eyes, ears, nose, tongue, hands, skin, and other sensory organs.

• Visual Imagery
The imagery produced using words that appeal to the sense of sight.
• Auditory Imagery
The imagery produced using words that appeal to the sense of
hearing.
• Olfactory Imagery
The imagery produced using words that appeal to the sense of smell.
• Gustatory Imagery
The imagery produced by the use of words that appeal to the sense of
taste.
• Tactile Imagery
The imagery produced using words that appeal to the sense of touch.

Sample:
Visual Imagery: The moonlight shone over the lake and reflected in her big,
dark eyes.
Auditory Imagery: She awoke to the chirping of birds and the soft whisper of a
breeze as it passed through her window.
Olfactory Imagery: The sweet aroma of the freshly baked cookies wafted from
the kitchen to the living room.
Gustatory Imagery: As he bit into the juicy burger, a variety of spices danced
upon his tongue.
Tactile Imagery: the tree bark was rough against her skin.
Source: ( (Barron, 2020))

Figures of Speech

Figures of speech are connotative presentations of words to produce a literary effect. These are
classified into figures of comparison, contrast, representation or reference, order, omission, addition,
substitution, repetition, and order.
Activity #1
Have you ever noticed how authors will slow down the pace of the story during the good
parts? They do this to add suspense, but also to add description so that you can really see and
hear and feel all that’s going on, almost like you are right there in the action.
This skill is called imagery - it’s visually descriptive language that paints a picture. The
examples on the left are vague statements.

Direction: Rewrite them with imagery. Use the example to get you started.
Activity #2

Direction: Write a ten-sentence informal letter to your future self. In your letter, describe where you would want
to be ten years from now, what you are doing and who you are. Write your dreams for your future self
creatively by incorporating imagery and figures of speech.
References:
Barron, K. (2020). What is Imagery? Retrieved from TCK Publishing.Com:
https://www.tckpublishing.com/imagery/

Gunner, J. M. E. (n.d.). Retrieved from Your Dictionary:


https://examples.yourdictionary.com/diction-examples.html

Gunner, J. M. E. (2020). Diction Examples. Retrieved from Your Dictionary:


https://examples.yourdictionary.com/diction-examples.html

MasterClass. (2020, November 8). MasterClass Articles. Retrieved from


MasterClass: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-dictionlearn-8-different-types-of-diction-in-
writing-with-examples#what-isdiction-in-writing

Menoy, J.Z. P. D. (2016). Creative Writing. Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp.


Publishing Corp.
(n.d.). Retrieved from Introduction to Creative Writing:
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/atd-distanceminnesotacreativewriting/chapter/lesson-3-elements-of-
a-fiction/

Pope, B. R. (2019, September 20). Retrieved from Self-Publishing School:


https://self-publishingschool.com/creative-writing

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