Module 1

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Creative Non-Fiction
Module 1
The need to understand the conventions of traditional literary genres such as
fiction, poetry, drama and other forms including their elements and techniques of
writing is essential for reading and for thinking critically and creatively. These
conventions are sometimes called as “codes”. Being able to understand these codes
will be a jumpstart or springboard toward understanding all other forms or genres of
text. Crucial to reading and thinking is the considerable study on the techniques and
themes used in a particular text.
You might have encountered and learned from your previous literature class
the common conventions of literary genres (codes) which definitely refer to elements,
themes, techniques and devices used in a text. That is great! You will need that
knowledge or learning in order to attain the competencies required for you in this
module.
This section provides you content knowledge, exercises and activities so you
could analyze and interpret the theme and techniques used in a particular text.
At the end of your journey in this module, you are expected to:
1. Analyze the theme and techniques used in a particular text.
2. Interpret the theme and techniques used in a particular text.
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MODULE 1 ANALYZING TECHNIQUES &
INTERPRETING THEMES
From your previous classes in literature, you learned about the main divisions
of literature which are prose and the poetry. Prose is divided into two: the fiction and
the non-fiction. Both have their common and distinct elements and types. Below are
information about the genres (focusing more on non-fiction accounts and the
meaning of creative non-fiction) which will serve as your refresher so you could be able
to perform all the exercises and activities in this module. Have time to study them.
About Fiction and Non-fiction Kinds of Fiction and Non-fiction

Fiction Non-fiction Most Common Genres
Features Features Fiction Non-fiction
• Imaginary • Real fables, folktales, biography
• Characters -People fairytales
-People -Events fantasy, mystery autobiography
-Animals -Ideas myth, legend newspaper article
-Objects • Fact historical fiction essay
• Plot • Organization realistic fiction documentary
-Setting Style drama, poetry speeches, diaries,
-Conflict letters
-Resolution science fiction informational
Theme
The Elements of Fiction
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What is Non-fiction?
• Non-fiction pieces are based on facts and author’s opinions about a subject.
Non-fiction could be biographies, articles from textbooks, newspaper and
magazine articles.
The purpose of non-fiction writing is to inform and sometimes persuade.
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ACTIVITY 1: Read Me! Analyze Me! Answer Me!
Directions: Read and analyze the “direct statements” below. Identify the style or
technique used through the underlined and italicized portions, phrases or words.
Choose your answer on the pool of words provided. Write your answer in the box at
the right side.
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.
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.”
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!”
4. “She looked at me with wonder and amazement. I know
deep down in her minds 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.”
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.”
6. “Sheila, see? Sally sells seashells by the seashore! She
shared same sentiments with Sarah but you should
7. “The silence
not be is deafening
saying me. His looks blind me. He does
the same!”
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.”
Choose your answer in the box.
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ACTIVITY 2: Read Me! Analyze Me! Answer Me!
Directions: Read and analyze the “direct statements” below. Identify the one-word idea
or message (subject or topic) of the statements by choosing your answer on the pool
of words provided. Write your answer in the box at the right side.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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?”
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.”
6. “In the fell clutch of circumstances, I have not winced

nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings 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.”
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.”
Choose your answer in the box.

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2. Interpret the theme and techniques used in a particular text.

About Fiction and Non-fiction Kinds of Fiction and Non-fiction

The Elements of Fiction

Choose your answer in the box.

3. “I have no choice but to save the child though I know

5. “I think good things will come to those who patiently

6. “In the fell clutch of circumstances, I have not winced

7. “Lord, please cleanse away my soul. I know that I sin

Choose your answer in the box.

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