Creative Writing

INSTRUCTIONS: Write your outputs on your yellow pad with family name written
on the upper right corner of the paper and have your parents hand in all activities on
designated schedules.

 Define writing creative.

 Explain the nature of creative writing.
 Write creative writing piece based from their personal experiences.

■ Creative writing- is the

artistic expression
through written word. It
is used to express the
writer’s ideas and
emotions in an artistic
manner. It has a larger
audience, informal,
artistic, subjective, and
imaginative.
■ Technical writing-
commonly aims to give information and instruction using specific facts.

Activity II
■ ESSAY: Write an essay about yourself. Write it in a technical manner and creative form.
Definition of Imagery

Imagery means to use figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way
that it appeals to our physical senses.

Usually it is thought that imagery makes use of particular words that create visual representation
of ideas in our minds. The word “imagery” is associated with mental pictures. However, this idea
is but partially correct. Imagery, to be realistic, turns out to be more complex than just a picture.
Read the following examples of imagery carefully:

 It was dark and dim in the forest.

The words “dark” and “dim” are visual images.
 The children were screaming and shouting in the fields.
“Screaming” and “shouting” appeal to our sense of hearing, or auditory sense.
 He whiffed the aroma of brewed coffee.
“Whiff” and “aroma” evoke our sense of smell, or olfactory sense.
 The girl ran her hands on a soft satin fabric.
The idea of “soft” in this example appeals to our sense of touch, or tactile sense.
 The fresh and juicy orange is very cold and sweet.
“Juicy” and “sweet” – when associated with oranges – have an effect on our sense of
taste, or gustatory sense.

Imagery needs the aid of figures of speech like simile, metaphor, personification,

and onomatopoeia, in order to appeal to the bodily senses. Let us analyze how famous poets and
writers use imagery in literature.

Short Examples of Imagery

1. The old man took the handful of dust, and sifted it through his fingers.
2. The starry night sky looked so beautiful that it begged him to linger, but he reluctantly
left for home.
3. The fragrance of spring flowers made her joyful.
4. The sound of a drum in the distance attracted him.
5. The people travelled long distances to watch the sunset in the north.
6. The stone fell with a splash in the lake.
7. The wild gusts of cold wind pierced her body.
8. The burger, aromatic with spices, made his mouth water in anticipation of the first bite.

Imagery Examples in Literature

Example #1: Romeo and Juliet (By William Shakespeare)

Imagery of light and darkness is repeated many times in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Consider an example from Act I, Scene V:
“O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!
It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear …”

Romeo praises Juliet by saying that she appears more radiant than the brightly lit torches in the
hall. He says that at night her face glows like a bright jewel shining against the dark skin of an
African. Through the contrasting images of light and dark, Romeo portrays Juliet’s beauty.

Function of Imagery

The function of imagery in literature is to generate a vibrant and graphic presentation of a scene
that appeals to as many of the reader’s senses as possible. It aids the reader’s imagination to
envision the characters and scenes in the literary piece clearly. Apart from the above-mentioned
function, images drawn by using figures of speech like metaphor, simile, personification, and
onomatopoeia, serve the function of beautifying a piece of literature.

Activity I:
Concept Expansion: Answer: Identify the type of senses used in the sentences.
■ 1. His almost- black hair captivates my attention.
■ 2. Elaine has a high-pitched laugh.
■ 3. Freddie wears too much aftershave.
■ 4. Her hair feels wiry.
■ 5. The pizza tastes extraordinary and mouth-watery.
■ 6. The rocks still wet from high tide.
■ 7. The way the sea seems as blue as the sky.
■ 8. The tiny pink shells in the white sand were picked by the little girl.
■ 9. The cry of the fox sounded like a child is a terrible pain.
■ 10. His ex-girlfriend gave him a cold handshake.
WRITTEN OUTPUT:
■ Write your favorite fruit
■ 2. Favorite place
■ 3. Favorite perfume
■ 4. Favorite sound music-
■ Describe your favorite and why do you like it?
 POST ASSESSMENT:
■ Write your lesson reflection.

Figures of speech

 Define figures of speech

 Identify figures of speech used in a literary text;
 Write a short creative piece which contains figures of speech.

Activity 1: Write a sample sentence that corresponds to the figurative languages enumerated.
1. SIMILE
2. METAPHOR
3. PERSONIFICATION
4. HYPERBOLE
5. ALLITERATION
6. ALLUSION
7. ONOMATOPOEI

Figurative language refers to the color we use to amplify our writing. It takes an ordinary
statement and dresses it up in an evocative frock. It gently alludes to something without directly
stating it. Figurative language is a way to engage your readers, guiding them through your
writing with a more creative tone.
EXAMPLES OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE:
Metaphors only makes sense when the similarities between the two things being compared are
apparent or readers understand the connection between the two words. Examples include:

 The world is my oyster.

 You're a couch potato.
 Time is money.
 He has a heart of stone.
 America is a melting pot.

A simile also compares two things. However, similes use the words "like" or "as."

Examples include:

 Busy as a bee.
 Clean as a whistle.
 Brave as a lion.
 The tall girl stood out like a sore thumb.
  It was as easy as shooting fish in a barrel.

Personification gives human characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, or ideas.

Examples include:

 Opportunity knocked at his door.

 The sun greeted me this morning.
 The sky was full of dancing stars.
 The vines wove their delicate fingers together.
 The radio suddenly stopped singing and stared at me.

Hyperbole is an outrageous exaggeration that emphasizes a point.

Examples include:

 You snore louder than a freight train!

 It's a slow burg. I spent a couple of weeks there one day.
 She's so dumb, she thinks Taco Bell is a Mexican phone company.
 I had to walk 15 miles to school in the snow, uphill, in bare feet.
 You could've knocked me over with a feather.

Alliteration is a fun sound device. It is the repetition of the first consonant sounds in several
words.

Examples include:

 We're up, wide-eyed, and wondering while we wait for others to awaken.
 Betty bought butter but the butter was bitter, so Betty bought better butter to make the
bitter butter better

Onomatopoeia is also a sound device where the words sound like their meaning, or mimic
sounds. They add a level of fun and reality to writing.

Here are some examples:

 The burning wood hissed and crackled.

 Sounds of nature are all around us. Listen for the croak, caw, buzz, whirr, swish, hum,
quack, meow, oink, and tweet.

Allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural,
literary or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it
refers.

Here are some examples:

Your backyard is a Garden of Eden. (Biblical allusion)
2. I guess I should see this message about a new job as my burning bush. (Biblical Allusion)
3. When you feel betrayed by a friend, you can say, "You too, Brutus?" (allusion to Julius
Caesar-Brutus betrayed Caesar)
4. You're a regular Einstein. (allusion to a historical figure)
5. When your parents learn about your new plan to raise money, it's going to sink like
the Titanic. (allusion to a historical event)

Activity 2:
Underline the Example of figurative language in each sentence. Then identify if it is a Simile,
Metaphor, or an example of Personification. If it is a Metaphor or a Simile, write the two things
being compared.
1. A milkweed pod was bulging like a coin purse on the ground of damp woods.
2. The trees watched sympathetically over the lost child.
3. Just like a troop of ants, everyone on the football team enthusiastically helped set
up the goal posts.
4. The gumamela and the roses danced in the breeze.
5. John’s room was a garden choked with weeds.

Enrichment activity: Write a poem using at least five figures of speech or figurative language
DICTION
 Familiarize oneself with diction and its characteristics
 Demonstrate understanding about the characteristics of diction through analyzing and
relating one’s own experiences.

1. Read the letter, analyze its style, the language or diction used and the level of formality.
Key point
Diction  c a n   b e   d e f i n e d   a s style of speaking or writing determined by the
c h o i c e   o f   w o r d s   b y   a speaker or a writer.
Diction or choice of words
 Separates good writing from bad writing. It depends on a number of factors. Firstly, the
word has to be right and accurate. Secondly, words should be appropriate to the context in which
th e y   a r e u s e d . L a s t l y ,   t h e c h o i c e   o f   w o r d s s h o u l d b e   s u c h   t h a t   t h e
l i s t e n e r   o r   r e a d e r s understand easily. Besides, proper diction or proper choice of words is
important to get the message across. On the contrary, the wrong choice of words can
easily divert listeners or readers which results in misinterpretation of  the message
intended to be conveyed.
Types of Diction
I n d i v i d u a l s   v a r y   t h e i r   d i c t i o n depending on different contexts and
settings. Therefore, we come across various types of  d i c t i o n . I t m a y b e
“ formal”   w h e r e   f o r m a l words are used in formal situations e.g. press conferences,
presentations etc. Similarly, we use “informal” diction in informal situations
l i k e   w r i t i n g   o r   t a l k i n g   t o   o u r   f r i e n d s . Moreover, a “colloquial”
diction uses words common in everyday speech. “ Slang “is t h e
u s e   o f   w o r d s   t h a t   a r e   i m p o l i t e   o r   n e w l y coined.
Diction Examples in Literature
D e p e n d i n g   o n   t h e   t o p i c s   a t   h a n d , writers tend to vary their diction. Let
us see some examples of diction in literature:

Example #1
Keats in his “Ode to the GrecianUrn”
u s e s   f o r m a l   d i c t i o n   t o   a c h i e v e   a   c e r t a i n effect. He goes:“Heard melodies are
sweet, but thoseunheardAre sweeter: therefore, ye soft pipes, playon” Notice the use of
formal “ye” insteadof informal “you”. The formality here is due to the respect the urn
inspires in Keats. In thesame poem he says:“Ah, happy, happy boughs! that cannot shedYour
leaves, nor ever bid the spring adieu.”It is more formal to use “adieu” than to say
“goodbye”.
Example #2
I n s h a r p contrast  t o   K e a t s ,   J o h n Donne uses colloquialism  i n h i s
p o e m “ T h e Sun Rising”: “Busy old fool, unruly Sun, Why dost thou thus, through windows,
and through curtains, callon us? Must to thy motions lovers’ seasons run?
Saucy pedantic wretch,”T r e a t i n g   t h e   s u n   a s   a   r e a l   h u m a n  being, the poet spea
ks to the sun in aninformal way using
 colloquial expressions.H e   r e b u k e s   t h e   s u n   b e c a u s e   t h e   s u n   h a s appear
ed to spoil the good time he is having
w i t h   h i s   b e l o v e d .   F u r t h e r ,   h e   o r d e r s   t h e “saucy pedantic sun” to go
away. Analyze the following pictures of the classroom situations. Describe each in 2-
3 sentences considering the diction.
Function of Diction
In literature, writers choose words to create and convey a typical mood, tone and
atmosphere to their readers. A writer’s choice of words and his selection of graphic words
not only affects the reader’s attitude but also
c o n v e y s   t h e   w r i t e r ’ s   f e e l i n g s   t o w a r d   t h e literary work. Moreover, poetry is
known for its unique diction that separates it from prose. Usually, a poetic diction is marked by
the use of figures of speech, rhyming words etc.
Activity I:

Write an essay employing the figurative language discussed. Use informal diction in your
essay. Choose from the following suggested subjects or topics.
1. Riding on a jeepney
2. Going to church
3. Swimming on a beach
4. Visiting a new place
5. Attending a party
6. Listening to your favourite song
Topic: Famous Filipino writers and their works.

 Name famous Filipino writers and their works.

 Analyze the literary text and its author.

Concept Elaboration

This list of Filipino writers is organized by the first letter in the surname.

1. Francisco Arcellana
2. Francisco Balagtas
3. Lualhati Bautista
4. Carlos Bulosan
5. Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
6. Linda Ty Casper
7. Gilda Cordero-Fernando
8. Edmundo Farolán
9. Zoilo Galang
10. Guillermo Gómez Rivera
11. N. V. M. Gonzalez
12. Jessica Hagedorn
13. Nick Joaquin
14. F. Sionil José
15. Virginia R. Moreno
16. Peter Solis Nery
17. José Rizal
18. Alejandro R. Roces
19. Shirley Siaton
20. Michelle Cruz Skinner
21. Miguel Syjuco
22. Lysley Tenorio
23. Edilberto K. Tiempo
ACTIVITY I:
Read the selection below and answer the questions that follow.
Healing
By Marissa Dela Cruz Reorizo-Redburn
Translated by Helga Andrea R. Casillan

My machete uproots the weeds from the earth. I dig out the kurokamote, the carabao
grass, the wild ginger and the many other weeds whose names I do not know. Even the bashful
mimosa does not escape my blade. They are left in many mounds in my trail. I gather them all
into one, the mimosa’s thorns stabbing my hands and arms.
The sun beating down on my skin, the stinging of the thorns, and the weight growing
steadily heavier in my chest come in searing waves and overpower me.
My machete speeds up in its task until I wound the cheeks of the earth. My sweat rains down on
the ground, bathing my chest and drenching the weeds below. I stare down at my blade for some
time.
One by one, I pluck out the thorns piercing my skin. Then, gingerly, I bury the grass and
weeds and flatten the ground above them.I rinse my machete in the stream. The dirt that stained
its blade is quietly carried away by the current.
 For more reading, kindly search for the book, “Dain Linaw an Hinaw” by Marissa Dela Cruz
Reorizo-Redburn
Answer each questions:
1. What was the story all about?
2. Who is the speaker in the poem?
3. What were the images used that portrays the meaning of the text?
4. What are the figures of speech used in the text?
5. How the speaker does conveyed the message of the text?

ACTIVITY II:

Fill in the graphic organizer with the ideas from the text.
FIGURES OF
SPEAKER SPEECH DICTION

Healing IMAGERY
THEME

SITUATION DICTION
MOOD

POST ASSESSMENT:
■ Write your lesson reflection.