Module 1v2

Use of imagery, diction,
figures of speech and

specific responses
Introduction
Creative Writing aims to develop
practical and creative skills in reading
and writing especially to Humanities
and Social Sciences learners. You
will be introduced to the
fundamental techniques of writing
fiction, poetry and drama.
A Taste of Fresh Air
• Take a look outside.
• Can you smell the freshness / brightness of your
environment?
• Close your eyes, imagine seeing millions of flowers
smiling at you.
• Thank God for this beautiful day.
• Now, imagine that you are at home.
• Do you see your parents or siblings around?
• Can you hear their cheerful voices?
• Do you feel the comfort of your home?
• Thank God for your lovely family.
Imagery
Imagery in poetry is a powerful
literary device that involves the use of vivid
and descriptive language to create sensory
experiences for the reader. It's a way for
poets to paint pictures with words,
appealing to the reader's senses and
emotions.
Imagery
Imagery is a key element in poetry
because it allows readers to connect with
the text on a deeper level by visualizing,
hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling the
sensations described in the poem. By
engaging multiple senses, imagery allows
readers to connect with the poem on a
personal level.
IMAGERY DESCRIPTIO EXAMPLE
N
• As they sat on the soft, sugary sand beach
Also known as
SIGHT visual, appeals to
the sight, can be
waiting for the sunset, the sinking sun
shimmered on the water as the blue sky
transformed into various shades of purple
seen
and pink.
Also known as
SMELL olfactory,
stimulates sense of
• The sweet fragrance of honeysuckle
always reminded Jenny of her mother's
perfume.
smell
• I couldn’t sleep, there were the

HEAR Also known
auditory, can
as
be
synchronized ticking of the clock,
whirring of the electric fan and snoring of
heard
my roommates.
IMAGERY DESCRIPTIO EXAMPLE
N
Also known as • The sand beneath my bare feet

felt like a warm embrace, grains
TOUCH tactile, those
that can be felt of time slipping through my toes
or touched as I walked along the sun-kissed
shore.
Also known as • The first sip of coffee, an
TASTE gustatory,
stimulates the
awakening dance of bittersweet
notes that lingered on my palate
sense of taste like a morning embrace.
• Examine the use of imagery. Discuss how the use of imagery enhance the
Activity: reader's sensory experience and understanding of the poem's themes.
My Summer Day
Blue green like a crayon is the glistening, warm water.
The brownish sand is warm between my welcoming toes.
The excited shouts of the little kids
As they send loud bursts of water at each other.
Assortment of tan bodies stretch along their beach,
A chain of diversity thriving in the sun..
The red, yellow, and blue kites
Gracefully dot the sky.
This is the life on the beach!
World of Images
Fill up the column with details (could be wordsor phrases) that would describe the
object given in the given column.
Sight Smell Hear Touch Taste

Word
(Visual) (Olfactory) (Auditory) (Tactile) (Gustatory)
Dream
Destination
Loves Ones
Best snack /
food
Using
Appropriate
Diction
Diction
Diction refers to language and word
choice of the writer. It allows the level of
formality of a text which helps in shaping the
perception and view of the readers.
Levels of Diction
Levels Characteristics Examples
Academic / • Father
Formal
Scholarly Language • Mother
• Daddy, Papa, Tatay
Conversational
Informal • Mommy, Mama,
Language
Nanay
• Pudra, Pudrakels, Erpat

Coloquial Slang Language • Mudra. Mudrakels.
Ermats
Levels of Diction
Think of five words and write the words in formal,
informal and colloquial.
Formal Informal Colloquial
Using
Figurative
Language
Figurative Language
Writers use figures of
speech and figurative
language in order to create
more impact on the reader’s
interpretation and
comprehension of a text.
Figurative Language
SIMILE
Indirect comparison of two things using “like” or “as”
Examples:
• Filipinos are as sturdy as the molave and as resilient as the
bamboo.
• Her laughter bubbled up like a sparkling stream, infectious
and full of joy.
 autumn leaves - golden confetti

 smile - sunshine
Figurative Language
METAPHOR
Direct comparison between two objects.
Examples:
• Your heart is a garden of paradox, a juxtaposition of gentleness
and kindness.
• The forest at night became a tapestry of whispers, as if nature
itself were engaged in a quiet conversation.
 love - flower
 smile - rainbow
Figurative Language
PERSONIFICATION
Attribution of human qualities to a thing
Examples:
• Beyond the thick clouds, the sun is smiling.
• Tired and sick, Mother Nature is able to recuperate because of
Covid 19.
 Moon
 River
 wind
Figurative Language
HYPERBOLE
Exaggeration
Examples:
• If this wind wouldn’t stop, the world might blow away.
• I've told you a million times to clean your room, and it still looks
like a tornado hit it!
Figurative Language
ALLITERATION
repetition of first consonant sound of
Examples:
• The beautiful bouquet blossomed in the bright sun.
• Sally silently sewed a stunning, scarlet dress for Saturday's
soiree.
Figurative Language
ALLUSION
Is a reference in a work of literature to another work of literature,
or to a well-known person or place outside literature.
Examples:
• The front liners are considered as Entengs and Nardas of today’s
pandemic.
• Who is Catriona Gray, when I have you as my Miss Universe?
Figurative Language
ONOMATOPOEIA
Use of words that mimic sound
Example:
• I could hear the buzzing, so I knew there was a bee’s nest
around here somewhere.
• Think before you click.
Figuratively Speaking
When I see your face, it’s just like

seeing ____________ emerging
from an enchanting garden.
Your face is _________ that

inspires me to face the world.
My heart __________ in glee as

I think of you thinking of me.
I will love you for

_________________ years.
You are my light,_________ of

my life.
• Write a two stanza poem (5 lines each stanza) based on the given
Activity: picture. Incorporate imagery, diction and figurative language into

your poem.
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listening!

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Use of imagery, diction,

figures of speech and

• I couldn’t sleep, there were the

Also known as • The sand beneath my bare feet

Sight Smell Hear Touch Taste

• Pudra, Pudrakels, Erpat

 autumn leaves - golden confetti

When I see your face, it’s just like

Your face is _________ that

My heart __________ in glee as

I will love you for

You are my light,_________ of

Activity: picture. Incorporate imagery, diction and figurative language into

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