COLAND SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE, INC.

HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

SINSUAT AVENUE, COTABATO CITY
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A SELF-LEARNING MODULE (SLM) FOR THE SPECIALIZED
SUBJECT

CREATIV
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WRITING
QUARTER 1 MODULE 1: IMAGERY AND
DICTION
FIRST SEMESTER; SY 2021-2022

NAME:
GRADE AND SECTION:
SUBJECT TEACHER:

Lesson
Imagery and Its Types
1

WHAT I NEED I NEED

TO KNOW?
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Understand Imagery as a tool in making a meaningful response from the
readers;

WHAT I KNOW? (PRE-ASSESSMENT)

Write T if the statement is True and F if the statement is False.

_____1. Imagery includes figurative and metaphorical languages to improve readers

experience through their senses.
_____2. Auditory is a type of imagery that describes what we feel or touch.
_____3. Gustatory is a type of imagery that describes what we taste.
_____4. Olfactory is a type of imagery that describes what we smell.
_____5. Visual is a type of imagery that describes what we hear.

WHAT IS IT?: IMAGERY AND ITS TYPES

-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.
-TYPES OF IMAGERY-
1. VISUAL IMAGERY- describes what we see. It may include the following

 Color, such as: burnt red, bright orange, dull yellow, verdant green, and
Robin’s egg blue
 Shapes, such as: square, circular, tubular, rectangular, and conical.
 Size, such as: miniscule, tiny, small, medium-sized, large, and gigantic.

 Pattern, such as; polka-dotted, stripped, zig-zagged, jagged, and straight.

The night was black as ever, but bright stars lit up in the sky in beautiful and varied
constellations which were sprinkled across the astronomical landscape.

2. AUDITORY IMAGERY- describes what we hear, from music to noise to pure

silence. This may include:

 Enjoyable sounds, such as: beautiful music, birdsong, and the voices of a
chorus.
 Noises, such as: the bang of a gun, the sound of a broom moving across the
floor, the sound of broken glass shattering on the hard floor.
 The lack of noise, describing a peaceful, calm, or eerie silence.

Silence was broken by the peal of piano keys as Shannon began practicing her
concerto.

3. OLFACTORY IMAGERY- describes what we smell. This may include:

 Fragrances, such as: perfumes, enticing food and drink, and blooming flowers.
 Odors, such as: rotting trash, body odors, or a stinky wet dog.

She smelled the scent of sweet hibiscus wafting through the air, its tropical smell a
reminder that she was on vacation in a beautiful place.

4. GUSTATORY IMAGERY- describes what we taste. This may include:

 Sweetness, such as: candies, cookies, and desserts.

 Sourness, bitterness, and tartness, such as: lemons and limes.
 Saltiness, such as: pretzels, French fries, and pepperonis.
 Spiciness, such as: salsas and curries.
 Savouriness, such as: steak dinner or thick soup.

The candy melted in her mouth and swirls of bittersweet chocolate and slightly sweet
but salty caramel blended together on her tongue

5. TACTILE IMAGERY- describes what we feel or touch. It includes:

 Temperature, such as: bitter cold, humidity, mildness, and stifling heat.
 Texture, such as: rough, ragged, seamless, and smooth.
 Touch, such as: hand-holding, one’s in the grass, or the feeling of starched
fabric on one’s skin.
 Movement, such as: burning muscles from exertion, swimming in cold water,
or kicking a soccer ball.

After the long run, he collapsed in the grass with tired and burning muscles. The
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skin and sweat cooled on his brow.
 POST- ASSESSMENT
I. IDENTIFICATION.Identify what type of imagery was used on the following
statement. Write your answers on the space provided.
1. The stone fell with a splash in the lake.
2. The sound of bat hitting the ball was pleasing to his ear.
3. The chirping of birds heralded spring.
4. There lay refuse heaps on their path that were so smelly that it
maddened them.
5. The silence in the room was unnerving.
6. The blind man touched the tree to learn if its skin was smooth or
rough.
7. When he was on the way to work, he heard the muffled cry of a
woman.
8. The beacons of moonlight bathed the room in ethereal light.
9. The wild gusts of cold wind pierced her body.
10. The burger, aromatic with spices, made his mouth water in
anticipation of the first bite.

Lesson
Diction and Its Types
2

WHAT I NEED I NEED

TO KNOW?
After going through this module, you are expected to:
2. Know the importance of using Diction in producing an effective speech write
up;
3.

WHAT I KNOW? (PRE-ASSESSMENT)

Identification. Choose your answer on the box below. Write your answers on the space
provided.

Formal Diction Slang diction

Informal diction Abstract diction
Pedantic diction Concrete diction
Colloquial diction Poetic diction

_________________1. is driven by lyrical words that relate to a specific theme reflected

in a poem, and create a euphonious, or harmonious, sound.
_________________2. is the use of words for their literal meanings and often refer to
things that appeal to the senses.
_________________3. is when a writer uses words to express something intangible, like
an idea or an emotion.
_________________4. are words that originated within a specific culture or subgroup
but gained traction.
_________________5. are words that originated within a specific culture or subgroup
but gained traction.
_________________6. is when a writer is highly detailed or academic in their writing.
_________________7. is more conversational and often used in narrative literature.
_________________8. is the use of sophisticated language, without slang or
colloquialisms.
_________________9-10. refers to the linguistic choices a writer makes to effectively
convey an idea, a point of view, or tell a story. (answer not in the box)

WHAT IS IT?: DICTION AND ITS TYPES

Diction

 refers to the linguistic choices a writer makes to effectively convey an idea, a

point of view, or tell a story. In literature, the words used by an author can
help establish a distinct voice and style.

-8 Different Types of Diction in Writing-

1.Formal diction is the use of sophisticated language, without slang or

colloquialisms.

2.Informal diction is more conversational and often used in narrative

literature.

3.Pedantic diction is when a writer is highly detailed or academic in their

writing.

4.Colloquial diction are informal in nature and generally represent a certain

region or time.

5.Slang diction are words that originated within a specific culture or subgroup
but gained traction.

6.Abstract diction is when a writer uses words to express something

intangible, like an idea or an emotion.

7.Concrete diction. Concrete diction is the use of words for their literal
meanings and often refers to things that appeal to the senses.

8.Poetic diction is driven by lyrical words that relate to a specific theme

reflected in a poem, and create a euphonious, or harmonious, sound.

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POST-ASSESSMENT
I. TRUE OR FALSE. Read the following statement, write T if the statement is True
and F if the statement is False. Write your answers on the space provided.

1. Formal diction sticks to grammatical rules and uses complicated syntax

which talks about the structure of sentences.

2. Most short stories and novels use informal diction.

3. In Pedantic diction, words are chosen specifically to convey only one

meaning.
 4. Colloquialisms add color and realism to writing.

5. Slang can be a new word, a shortened or modified word, or words that take
on a new meaning.

6. Abstract phrases often lack physical detail and specificity because they are
things the reader cannot experience through their five senses.

7. Concrete diction is the use of words for their literal meanings and often
refers to things that appeal to the senses.

8. Poetic diction usually involves the use of descriptive language, sometimes

set to a beat or rhyme.

9. Diction adds color to every literary piece in Literaure.

10. Diction are words used by an author can help establish a distinct voice
and style.