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CREATIVE WRITING
Quarter 3-Module 1
Use Imagery, Diction, Figures of Speech,
and Specific Experiences to Evoke
Meaningful Responses from Readers
Creative Writing– Grade 12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 – Module 1: Use Imagery, Diction, Figures of Speech, and
Specific Experiences to Evoke Meaningful Responses from Readers
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CREATIVE
WRITING
Quarter 3 – Module 1
Use Imagery, Diction, Figures of
Speech, and Specific Experiences
to Evoke Meaningful Responses
from Readers
Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to the Creative Writing Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module 1
on Using Imagery, Diction, Figures of Speech, and Specific Experiences
to Evoke Meaningful Responses from Readers.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by
educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the
teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore,
this also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:
“Writing is the painting of
the Voice”
Voltaire
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.
For the Learner:
Welcome to the Creative Writing Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module 1
on Using Imagery, Diction, Figures of Speech, and Specific Experiences
to Evoke Meaningful Responses from Readers.
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This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and
time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource
while being an active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
What
Know
I
Need
to
This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn
in the module.
What I Know
This part includes an activity that aims
to check what you already know about
the lesson to take. If you get all the
answers correct (100%), you may decide
to skip this module.
What’s In
This is a brief drill or review to help you
link the current lesson with the previous
one.
What’s New
In this portion, the new lesson will be
introduced to you in various ways; a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener,
an activity or a situation.
What is It
This section provides a brief discussion
of the lesson. This aims to help you
discover and understand new concepts
and skills.
What’s More
This comprises activities for independent
practice to solidify your understanding
and skills of the topic. You may check
the answers to the exercises using the
Answer Key at the end of the module.
What
I
Learned
What I Can Do
Have
This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the
lesson.
This section provides an activity which
will help you transfer your new
knowledge or skill into real life situations
or concerns.
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Assessment
This is a task which aims to evaluate
your level of mastery in achieving the
learning competency.
Additional
Activities
In this portion, another activity will be
given to you to enrich your knowledge or
skill of the lesson learned.
Answer Key
This contains answers to all activities in
the module.
At the end of this module you will also find:
References
This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through
with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you
are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENT
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WHAT I CAN DO
Task 6
REFERENCE LIST
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WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
Dear students, welcome to Creative Writing! This module will serve as
your introduction to this course. In this module you will get to see how
language variations work through diction, imagery and specific sensory
experience, as well as figures of speech. Your understanding of these topics
is essential in creating your own examples, solving mysteries through
producing a descriptive paragraph and preparing for the future through
letter composition.
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. Define imagery, diction, figures of speech, and specific experiences;
(Cognitive)
2. Write a brief descriptive paragraph and informal letter incorporating
imagery, figures of speech and specific experiences; (Psychomotor)
3. Perceive a positive outlook about the future. (Affective)
WHAT I KNOW
Task1
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer for every item.
1. This refers to a way of writing, typically fiction or poetry, which
displays imagination or invention.
a. Diction
c. Creative writing
b. Figures of speech
d. Imagery
2. This refers to the choice and use of words in writing.
a. Diction
c. Creative writing
b. Figures of speech
d. Imagery
3. Which among the choices could be used in replacement of the
underlined word in the sentence?
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“Because she is the creative genius behind the series, Anna is getting
paid as much as the actors.”
a. Intellectual
c. Expertise
b. Brilliance
d. Wisdom
4. Which among the choices could be used in replacement of the
underlined word in the sentence?
“You should record all your expenses during your trip.”
a. Data
c. Document
b. Information
d. History
5. This refers to the use of figurative language to represent objects,
actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical
senses.
a. Diction
c. Creative writing
b. Figures of speech
d. Imagery
6. What sense is used in the following sentence to convey imagery?
“The rough cloth prickled my skin.”
a. Sense of sight
c. Sense of taste
b. Sense of smell
d. Sense of touch
7. What sense is used in the following sentence to convey imagery?
“Give me that big red grammar book.”
a. Sense of sight
c. Sense of taste
b. Sense of smell
d. Sense of touch
8. This refers to a word or phrase using figurative language that has
other meaning than its literal definition.
a. Diction
c. Creative writing
b. Figures of speech
d. Imagery
9. What figure of speech is used in the following sentence?
“Lightning danced across the sky.”
a. Simile
c. Hyperbole
b. Irony
d. Personification
10.
What figure of speech is used in the following sentence?
“The beautiful bouquet blossomed in the bright sun.”
a. Assonance
c. Alliteration
b. Onomatopoeia
d. Consonance
WHAT’S IN
Task 2
Direction: Identify ten (10) words that are related to Creative Writing from
the puzzle either vertically or horizontally.
1. _________________________
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4. _________________________
5. _________________________
6. _________________________
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Task 3
Direction: Read the following text conversations. Identify the type of figure
of speech used by the underlined message and write its meaning
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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))
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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.
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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.
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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))
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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.
Kind
Figures of Comparison
Simile
Metaphor
Definition
Example
A figurative comparison Life is like a game.
with the use of as or
like
A figurative comparison Life is a game.
without the use of as or
like
Figures of Contrast
Oxymoron
Placing side by side of
two contrasting words
Paradox
A
seemingly
selfcontradictory statement
which can be proven to
be true
Irony
A statement of one idea,
the opposite of which is
meant
Figures of Representation/Reference
Metonymy
A
figurative
representation of one
thing for another
Synecdoche
A
figurative
representation of a part
for a whole or of a whole
for a part
Personification
A figurative attribution
of personal or human
qualities to things that
are not human
Apostrophe
A direct address to an
inanimate
object,
a
dead person (as if
living),
an
absent
person, or an idea
Figures of Order
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Blinding darkness
The more you hate, the
more you love.
You’re so lovely today;
you
look
like
a
Christmas tree.
The subjects pay taxes
to the Crown (for King
or Queen).
I feed seven mouths (for
persons).
The flowers are dancing
under the smiling sun.
Car, please get me to
work today!
Climax
Anticlimax
Figures of Sound
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Assonance
Consonance
Other Figures
Hyperbole
Arrangement of words
or
ideas
in
an
ascending
order
of
importance
Arrangement of words
or ideas in a descending
order of importance
I came. I
conquered.
saw.
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Repetition of the initial
letter or sound in a
succession of words
Use of a word to
indicate a sound
Pedro Parerno picked a
pack of pad paper.
In
elementary,
she
graduated valedictorian;
in
high
school,
salutatorian; and in
college, cum laude.
In the field, birds chirp,
cows moo, dogs bark,
cat’s
meow,
snakes
hiss.
Repetition of the vowel Haste makes waste.
sound (not necessarily
the initial sound) in a
succession of words
Repetition
of
the Ninety-nine
nannies
consonant sound (not renewed their contracts.
necessarily the initial
sound) in a succession
of words
An
exaggeration
overstatement
literary effect
or The
orphaned
child
for cried an ocean of tears.
Source: (Jesus Z. Menoy, 2016)
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WHAT'S MORE
Task 4.
Direction: Play this Creative Writing Tic Tac Toe. Perform the activities
where you belong based on the rules below.
TIC
TAC
1. Write a twoline poem using
Simile or
Metaphor in
describing your
best friend
2. Write a onesentence
informal text
message to your
neighbor.
4. Using
hyperbole, write
a one-sentence
description of
how you are
feeling now.
6. Write a twosentence formal
text message to
your teacher.
7. Look for a
one-line lyric
from a song
incorporating
alliteration in
the lyrics
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3. Use your
sense of taste to
write a onesentence
description of
your favorite
food.
5. Using
personification,
write a onesentence
description of
your favorite
thing/object.
8. Use your
sense of sight to
write a onesentence
description
about your
favorite place
Rules:
1. If your first name starts with letter A, B, C, D, E, F
or G, perform activity numbers 1 and 8.
2. If your first name starts with letter H, I, J, K, L, M
or N, perform activity numbers 2 and 7.
3. If your first name starts with letter O, P, Q, R, S or
T, perform activity numbers 3 and 6.
4. If your first name starts with letter U, V,W,X,Y, or
Z, perform activity number 4 and 5.
For example, if your name is Maria (it starts with letter M), you are
going to perform activity number 2 (Write a one-sentence informal text
message to your neighbor) and number 7 (Write a two-line song
incorporating alliteration in the lyrics)
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WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
Task 5
Direction: Write your reflection in your notebook by completing the
unfinished statements below.
Today, I have learned that _________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
This lesson made me realize that __________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
This lesson made me feel _________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
This lesson will be useful when ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
WHAT I CAN DO
Task 6
Direction: Help solve the mystery by writing a three-to-five sentence
description of the robber. With a formal language, used imagery and/or
figures of speech to describe the physical appearance of the thief.
Follow these standards:
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Diction
Imagery
Figure of Speech
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Description is
written formally. All
sentences are
complete. Rules of
grammar are
followed. No
mistakes in
capitalization,
spelling, and
punctuation.
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Description is
written formally.
Most sentences are
complete. Some
minor errors in rules
of grammar,
capitalization,
spelling, and
punctuation are
found.
The writer shows
several examples of
writing that allow the
reader to see, hear,
touch, taste, or smell
in their imagination
what the writer is
trying to describe.
Used a minimum of
two different
examples of
figurative language.
The writer shows a
few examples of
writing that allow the
reader to see, hear,
touch, taste, or smell
in their imagination
what the writer is
trying to describe.
Used a one example
of figurative
language.
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Description is
written somewhat
formally. Most
sentences are
incomplete. Frequent
errors in rules of
grammar,
capitalization,
spelling, and
punctuation are
found.
The writer shows no
examples of writing
that allow the reader
to hear, touch, taste,
or smell in their
imagination what the
writer is trying to
describe.
Did not use any
example of figurative
language.
ASSESSMENT
Task 7
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.
Dear Future, Me,
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
________________________________ .
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Follow this standard:
Imagery
Figures of Speech
Conventions
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The writer shows
five examples of
writing that allow
the reader to see,
hear, touch, taste,
or smell in their
imagination what
the writer is trying
to describe.
Used a minimum of
five different
examples of
figurative language.
The spelling and
punctuation are
correct. The letter
contains 10
sentences.
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The writer shows
three examples of
writing that allow
the reader to see,
hear, touch, taste,
or smell in their
imagination what
the writer is trying
to describe.
Used a minimum of
three different
examples of
figurative language.
The spelling and
punctuation are
mostly correct. The
letter contains 8-9
sentences.
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The writer shows no
examples of writing
that allow the reader
to hear, touch, taste,
or smell in their
imagination what
the writer is trying
to describe.
Uses a one example
of figurative
language.
Much of the spelling
and punctuation is
not correct. The
letter contains 6-7
sentences.
ANSWER KEYS
WHAT I KNOW
GROUP 2
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. D
10. C
Activity 2
Hey! How are ya doing?
Activity 7
Said I’m so sick of love songs, so
sad and slow (So Sick by Ne-yo)
GROUP 3
Activity 3
I love to eat to a crunchy and juicy,
crispy and spicy fried chicken.
Activity 6
Good morning ma’am. I would just
like to ask regarding Activity 1 of
Module 6.
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GROUP 4
Activity 4
I am so tired, it feels like I am
carrying the weight of the whole
world.
Activity 5
I love to look at the dancing flowers
in our garden.
COMPOSITION
AUTHORSHIP
FANTASY
IMAGINATION
TEXT
POETRY
LITERATURE
PROSE
STORY
FICTION
WHAT’S NEW
1. Type: Metaphor
Meaning: The classroom was crazy
and wild.
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
Answers may vary
2. Type: Hyperbole
Meaning: The person is extremely
hungry.
WHAT I CAN DO
Answers may vary
WHAT’S MORE
These are not the exact answers, these are
only sample answers.
ASSESSMENT
Answers may vary
GROUP 1
Activity 1
Maria is a best friend of mine
She brings light like sunshine
Activity 8
The beach is my favorite place as I
love to look at the calming blue sea
waters and green shiny leaves of the
coconut trees.
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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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