Creative Nonfiction

1. CREATIVE
NONFICTION
(CNF)

2. INTRODUCTION TO
CREATIVE NONFICTION
(CNF)

3. is based on a
CREATIVE
NONFICTION

4. FICTION
NONFICTIO
N

5. IMAGINAR
Y
FICTION
NONFICTIO
N

6. REALISTI
C
FICTION
NONFICTIO
N

7. SUPERSTITI
ON
FICTION
NONFICTIO
N

8. MAKE-
BELIEF
FICTION
NONFICTIO
N

9. MYTHS
FICTION
NONFICTIO
N

10. DIARY
FICTION
NONFICTIO
N

11. FANTASY
FICTION
NONFICTIO
N

12. BIOGRAP
HY
FICTION
NONFICTIO
N

13. DOCUMENTA
RY
FICTION
NONFICTIO
N

14. WORD OF THE
DAY
SOLITUDE

15. is based on a
CREATIVE
NONFICTION
T R U E S T O R Y

18. “There was once in my life that I traveled away from Cebu to
attend a grand event in Mall of Asia (MOA). I immediately
booked tickets knowing that the event is almost near. The
day before the event, I and my mother departed at Mactan
International Airport at night and then arrived at Ninoy
Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at midnight. We didn’t
have much money for a room to stay so we slept on the
chairs in Terminal 4. I remembered that I slept by just sitting
on a chair chilled by the cold wind of the airport’s aircon. We
waited until dawn and rode in a Grab taxi. We just waited
outside MOA until the night of the event. We haven’t taken a
bath for two days until we departed NAIA after the event.”

19. INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION
(CNF)

20. INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION
(CNF)

21. INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION
(CNF)

22. fables
GENRES OF FICTION
folktales and fairytales
fantasy myth

23. legend
GENRES OF FICTION
historical fiction
realistic
fiction
drama poetry
science
fiction

24. biography
GENRES OF NONFICTION
autobiography
newspaper article essay

25. documentary
GENRES OF NONFICTION
speeches, diaries, letters
informational

26. CREATIVE NONFICTION
Creative non-fiction (CNF) is a genre of
writing that utilizes the elements and
styles of writing fiction to artistically
and aesthetically express, inform,
and persuade others about facts and
true life accounts.

32. ASSESSMENT – MY MOST
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
In a ½ crosswise paper, write a
paragraph about your most
unforgettable experience in life.
There should be a minimum of 5
sentences.

33. ANALYZING AND
INTERPRETING THEMES OF
CNF

34. CREATIVE NONFICTION
Creative nonfiction (CNF) is a genre of
writing that utilizes the elements and
styles of writing fiction to artistically
and aesthetically express, inform,
and persuade others about facts and
true life accounts.

35. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, you are expected
to:
● analyze the theme and techniques used in
a particular text; and
● interpret the theme and techniques used
in a particular text. (HUMSS_CNF11/12-Ia-
3)

36. ACTIVITY 1 : Read and analyze the
“direct statements”. Identify the style
or technique used through the
underlined and italicized portions,
phrases, or words.

37. 1. “The flower that I cherished for six summers, the
flower- so lovely and fragrant is just a dream now. I woke
up one day and everything is a question as to why the
flower went away.
Oxymoron
Repetition
Imagery
Point of view
Simile
Hyperbole
Symbolism

38. 2. “I cried a river when my favorite cat died. Muning is my
favorite pet. We spent four years together and I can’t
imagine life without her.”
Oxymoron
Repetition
Imagery
Point of view
Simile
Hyperbole
Symbolism

39. 3. “Being in love is like heaven. It is a feeling that is
incomparable among other feelings or emotions. To be in
love is like a rainbow, full of colors, full of joy!”
Oxymoron
Repetition
Imagery
Point of view
Simile
Hyperbole
Symbolism

40. 4. “She looked at me with wonder and amazement. I know
deep down in her mind she wants to ask me if I truly did the
things. I know in her heart that she might not believe
everything I said. Well, she needs to because this is the
new version of me.”
Oxymoron
Repetition
Imagery
Point of view
Simile
Hyperbole
Symbolism

41. 5. “She has a long shiny black hair with chinky eyes and an aquiline nose.
Her eyelashes are long and curly like that of Cleopatra. Her pouting lips are
small, pinkish in color and it seems inviting. Her body is like that of Angel
Locsin and her smile makes my heart so delighted like the angelic smile
of Marian Rivera.”
Oxymoron
Repetition
Imagery
Point of view
Simile
Hyperbole
Symbolism

42. 6. “Sheila, see? Sally sells seashells by the
seashore!
Oxymoron
Repetition
Imagery
Point of view
Simile
Hyperbole
Symbolism

43. 7. “The silence is deafening me. His looks blind me. He does
not even say any single word. I know he figured out
everything. His fully zipped mouth is so loud that it may
explode anytime. I feel different. I feel terrified.”
Oxymoron
Repetition
Imagery
Point of view
Simile
Hyperbole
Symbolism

44. ANSWERS

45. 1. “The flower that I cherished for six summers, the
flower- so lovely and fragrant is just a dream now. I woke
up one day and everything is a question as to why the
flower went away.
Oxymoron
Repetition
Imagery
Point of view
Simile
Hyperbole
Symbolism

46. 1. “The flower that I cherished for six summers, the
flower- so lovely and fragrant is just a dream now. I woke
up one day and everything is a question as to why the
flower went away.
Oxymoron
Repetition
Imagery
Point of view
Simile
Hyperbole
Symbolism

47. 2. “I cried a river when my favorite cat died. Muning is my
favorite pet. We spent four years together and I can’t
imagine life without her.”
Oxymoron
Repetition
Imagery
Point of view
Simile
Hyperbole

48. 3. “Being in love is like heaven. It is a feeling that is
incomparable among other feelings or emotions. To be in
love is like a rainbow, full of colors, full of joy!”
Oxymoron
Repetition
Imagery
Point of view
Simile

49. 4. “She looked at me with wonder and amazement. I know
deep down in her mind she wants to ask me if I truly did the
things. I know in her heart that she might not believe
everything I said. Well, she needs to because this is the
new version of me.”
Oxymoron
Repetition
Imagery
Point of view

50. 5. “She has a long shiny black hair with chinky eyes and an aquiline nose.
Her eyelashes are long and curly like that of Cleopatra. Her pouting lips are
small, pinkish in color and it seems inviting. Her body is like that of Angel
Locsin and her smile makes my heart so delighted like the angelic smile
of Marian Rivera.”
Oxymoron
Repetition
Imagery

51. 6. “Sheila, see? Sally sells seashells by the
seashore!
Oxymoron
Repetition

52. 7. “The silence is deafening me. His looks blind me. He does
not even say any single word. I know he figured out
everything. His fully zipped mouth is so loud that it may
explode anytime. I feel different. I feel terrified.”
Oxymoron

53. LITERARY TECHNIQUE
It refers to a specific, deliberate
construction and use of language to
convey meaning. It is an artistic and an
aesthetic way of writing texts.

54. ACTIVITY 2 : Read and analyze the
“direct statements”. Identify the one-
word
idea or message (subject or topic) of
the statements.

55. 1. “We struggled a lot like a stray dog, with no permanent
home, no refuge. We have no food to eat, not even a
single penny. We drink water from the muddy lake,
tastes like a rusting iron.”
Piousness
Courage
Poverty
Farewell
Prejudice
Positivity
Heroism

56. 2. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I
have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the
crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
Judge, will award to me on that day.”
Piousness
Courage
Poverty
Farewell
Prejudice
Positivity
Heroism

57. 3. “I have no choice but to save the child though I know
my life will be at risk. I just feel it’s my duty to help
those who are in need. I never regret I broke my arm,
at least a life was saved and God used me as His
instrument.”
Piousness
Courage
Poverty
Farewell
Prejudice
Positivity
Heroism

58. 4. “I don’t feel like to be her friend. She’s a highlander.
She looks like my old shoes, out of the trend. I couldn’t
imagine her style of clothing still exist this era. Oh my
gosh! Is everything fine? Is the world okay?”
Piousness
Courage
Poverty
Farewell
Prejudice
Positivity
Heroism

59. 5. “I think good things will come to those who patiently
wait. I also look into the beauty of each human being
regardless of their culture, status and backgrounds.
Lastly, I believe that everyone can change when they
see inspiration whether it’s spiritual, physical, moral or
emotional.”
Piousness
Courage
Poverty
Farewell
Prejudice
Positivity
Heroism

60. 6. “In the fell clutch of circumstances, I have not winced
nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeoning of chance, my
head is bloody but unbowed. Beyond this place of
wrath and tears, looms but the horror of the shade.
And yet, the menace of the years, finds and shall find
me unafraid.”
Piousness
Courage
Poverty
Farewell
Prejudice
Positivity
Heroism

61. 7. “Lord, please cleanse away my soul. I know that I sin
oftentimes and that I am a human with many
iniquities. I know that I sometimes commit sin against
your will. Sometimes I cannot control and tell myself to
do the right thing. I ask for your forgiveness and hope
to remind me always of my promise.”
Piousness
Courage
Poverty
Farewell
Prejudice
Positivity
Heroism

62. ANSWERS

63. 1. “We struggled a lot like a stray dog, with no permanent
home, no refuge. We have no food to eat, not even a
single penny. We drink water from the muddy lake,
tastes like a rusting iron.”
Piousness
Courage
Poverty
Farewell
Prejudice
Positivity
Heroism

64. 1. “We struggled a lot like a stray dog, with no permanent
home, no refuge. We have no food to eat, not even a
single penny. We drink water from the muddy lake,
tastes like a rusting iron.”
Piousness
Courage
Poverty
Farewell
Prejudice
Positivity
Heroism

65. 2. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I
have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the
crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
Judge, will award to me on that day.”
Piousness
Courage
Farewell
Prejudice
Positivity
Heroism

66. 3. “I have no choice but to save the child though I know
my life will be at risk. I just feel it’s my duty to help
those who are in need. I never regret I broke my arm,
at least a life was saved and God used me as His
instrument.”
Piousness
Courage
Prejudice
Positivity
Heroism

67. 4. “I don’t feel like to be her friend. She’s a highlander.
She looks like my old shoes, out of the trend. I couldn’t
imagine her style of clothing still exist this era. Oh my
gosh! Is everything fine? Is the world okay?”
Piousness
Courage
Prejudice
Positivity

68. 5. “I think good things will come to those who patiently
wait. I also look into the beauty of each human being
regardless of their culture, status and backgrounds.
Lastly, I believe that everyone can change when they
see inspiration whether it’s spiritual, physical, moral or
emotional.”
Piousness
Courage
Positivity

69. 6. “In the fell clutch of circumstances, I have not winced
nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeoning of chance, my
head is bloody but unbowed. Beyond this place of
wrath and tears, looms but the horror of the shade.
And yet, the menace of the years, finds and shall find
me unafraid.”
Piousness
Courage

70. 7. “Lord, please cleanse away my soul. I know that I sin
oftentimes and that I am a human with many
inequities. I know that I sometimes commit sin against
your will. Sometimes I cannot control and tell myself to
do the right thing. I ask for your forgiveness and hope
to remind me always of my promise.”
Piousness

71. THEME
It refers to the central idea, message, or subject
the text want to convey. It is a revolving idea
throughout the text conveyed through significant
events, elements and techniques.

72. ANALYZING AND
INTERPRETING THEMES OF
CNF (APPLICATION)

76. READ AND COMPREHEND
Read, analyze and enjoy a true-to-life narrative
text taken from one of the best stories of True
Accounts written by TIF Marcelo via Facebook
and Instagram. This story is inspired by his
friend named Sha.

77. 1. What point of view was used in the text?
2. What does the persona refer to as the “light of home”?
3. What happened during that cold winter as stated in the
introduction part of the text?
4. What does the persona refer to as the “envelope of love and
caress”?
5. How will you describe the tone of the opening or
introduction part?
6. How does the persona describe the light of home?
7. What does the persona mean when she said “home of
human knowledge and wisdom”?
8. What particular annual celebration was the letter written?
9. Why does the father pretend to be someone else?
10. Why did the author write this true account?