The document outlines a lesson on creative writing, emphasizing the use of imagery, diction, figures of speech, and personal experiences to enhance literary expression. It discusses the importance of these elements in understanding oneself and the world, as well as the therapeutic nature of writing. Additionally, it highlights the different types of imagery and the significance of personal style in creative writing.

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Imagery, Diction, Figures of
Speech and Personal
Experiences in Writing Short
Literary Pieces
LESSON 1
NEILS JAY G. LOMOTOS,MACDDS
TEACHER II
Subject Teacher

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In this session, we will learn about how writing
creatively would help us in understanding ourselves,
other literatures, and the world around us. We will also
tackle the variations of language that writers use in order
to express themselves.
Most importantly you will be able to employ
imagery, diction (style), figures of speech and
personal experiences in writing short literary pieces.

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Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. It is a form of figurative/implied language that uses objects, actions
and ideas in such a way that it appeals to the senses.
a. Imagery c. Diction
b. Figurative Language d. Personal Experiences
2. It appeals to the sense of sight.
c. Visual Imagery c. Olfactory Imagery
d. Auditory Imagery d. Gustatory Imagery
3. It appeals to the sense of hearing.
e. Visual Imagery c. Olfactory Imagery
f. Auditory Imagery d. Gustatory Imagery

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4. It appeals to the sense of smell.
a. Visual Imagery c. Olfactory Imagery
b. Auditory Imagery d. Gustatory Imagery
5. It appeals to the sense of taste.
c. Visual Imagery c. Olfactory Imagery
d. Auditory Imagery d. Gustatory Imagery
6. It appeals to the sense of touch.
e. Visual Imagery c. Olfactory Imagery
f. Auditory Imagery d. Gustatory Imagery
7. The words that a writer use determine his or her style in writing.
g. Imagery c. Figurative Language
h. Diction d. Personal Experiences

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8. It goes beyond the literal meaning of what is said or written.
a. Imagery c. Figurative Language
b. Diction d. Personal Experiences
True or False
9. Creative writing uses formal and language.
10. The purpose of creative writing is to entertain and to inform.

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It has often been said that literature is a
reflection of the society and vice-versa. It is
because what man writes is a mirror of his
thoughts, emotions, and situations around him.
Thus, writing in its creative form has been
an integral part of man’s history and survival.
Man expresses himself artistically through
writing and it preserves his experiences and
learnings.

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Writing has served man many purposes.
Most of the time, we write because we have a
message to share. Writing is also often found to be
therapeutic or has healing effects. (So if you are
feeling anxious about the happenings in general,
you may want to grab a pen and write about some
things).

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But how do we write stories? We have to begin at
some point and that is perhaps by identifying things
that we want to write about. If you find it hard to write,
don’t worry because the words will just come to you.
Writing is a creative process, and sometimes we cannot
force the words to come to us.

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Sometimes, we need a space or a certain
mood before we write. In olden times, they believe
that we have to be divinely inspired (that means
taking content from divinities) in order to write. In
Philippine folklore, we call our inspiration
“Paraluman” or a muse that inspires us to do
creative stuff.

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Primarily, creative writing differs from
other forms of writing because of the style in
which it is written. It requires a great deal of
skills to write creatively. The creative process
of writing also differs from one writer to
another because style is something personal.

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Imagery
In creative writing, you will be making a lot of
descriptions. The descriptive details are necessary to make your
writing clear because they help generate a specific mood or
emotion. They are called images and sensory impressions. We
commonly know these as imagery. Imagery is a form of
figurative/implied language that uses objects, actions and ideas
in such a way that it appeals to the senses. It is usually
associated with mental pictures or images formed in our minds.

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Five (5) Basic Types of Imagery
• Visual Imagery appeals to the sense of sight. It is
something that is concrete and can be seen.
Example: It was dark and dim in the forest.
• Auditory Imagery appeals to the sense of hearing.
It is something that you can hear through your
mind’s ears.
Example: The pattering of the rain is heard against the
window pane.

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• Olfactory Imagery appeals to the sense of smell. It
is something that you can smell through your
mind’s nose. Example: The stench of body odor in a
crowded LRT seeped through the fabric of my shirt.
• Gustatory Imagery appeals to the sense of taste. It
is something that you can taste through your mind’s
tongue. Example: Mouth-watering ripe mangoes,
tender melons, and luscious cherries are served on
a tray.

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• Tactile Imagery appeals to the sense of touch. It
is something that you can touch through your
mind’s skin. Example: The soft velvety feel of silk
and satin caressed my skin.

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Diction
Diction in writing means the choice of words
as we write.
The words that a writer use determine his or
her style in writing. Style is personal by nature
because it is like the author’s brand or distinction
among all other writers. Some write in a very
formal manner while some write like just having a
conversation with a friend. Diction kind of
distinguishes the work of the writer from the
others.

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Figurative Language
Creative writing usually uses a language that
is not literary taken. This is called figurative
language which goes beyond the literal meaning of
what is said or written. It usually makes writing
more experiential, rich and vivid. Figurative
language is also known as metaphorical language
as it lives on comparisons that takes images in our
minds making us feel and see things differently.

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The most common figures of speech are the
following:
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Irony
Allusion
Symbols

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Personal Experiences
Another vital aspect in creative writing is the
integration of one’s personal experiences in his or
her content. Most of us write from our experiences
as we have discussed that literature is a mirror that
reveals man’s thoughts and emotions. Experience
is also necessary for the writer to realistically write
about a certain subject.

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