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MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

TOPIC- Day 1
Creative Writing
1.1. Imaginative writing vs. technical writing
1.2. Sensory experience
1.3. Language
1.4. Sample works of well-known local and foreign writers.
OBJECTIVES
CONTENT STANDARD
The learners have an understanding of imagery, diction, figures of speech, and variations on
language
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learners shall be able to… produce short paragraphs or vignettes using imagery, diction,
figures of speech, and specific experiences
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
Use imagery, diction, figures of speech, and specific experiences HUMSS_CW/MP11/12-Iab-4
WARM UP ACTIVITIES
PRE-TEST
Directions: Read the following questions comprehensively. Select the letter of the best
answer and write it on your activity notebook. Good luck!

1. This is the usage of figurative language to represent objects, actions and ideas.
A. Figurative language
B. Imagery
C. Experiences
D. Diction
2. Words can create visual representation of ideas in the mind.
A. False
B. Never
C. True
D. Maybe
3. The style of writing or speaking determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer.
A. Imagery
B. Diction
C. Experiences
D. Figurative language
4. Can choice of words divert listeners or readers to misinterpretation of the message within the text
A. None of the choices
B. Both yes and no
C. Yes
D. No
5. This is the language you use to describe something through comparison.
A. Imagery
B. Experiences
C. Diction
D. Figurative language
6. Imagery is associated with ____________.
A. Mental pictures
B. Languages
C. Social experiences
D. Actions and objects
7. In here, words like “as” or “like” are commonly used to compare one object or idea with another to
suggest they are alike.
A. Onomatopoeia
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Simile
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8. This is an exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the statement is true.
A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Alliteration
D. Personification
9. The repetition of the same initial letter, sound or group of sounds in a series of words
A. Alliteration
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Metaphor
10. The use of word to describe or imitate a natural sound or the sound commonly produced by an object or
an action.
A. Onomatopoeia
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Metaphor
CONTENT/LECTURE

WHAT IS 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. However, this idea is but partially correct. Imagery to
be realistic turns out to be more complex than just a picture.
Examples:

 It was dark and dim in the forest. The words dark” and “dim” are visual images.
 The children were screaming and shouting in the fields. – Screaming and shouting appeal to our sense of
hearing or auditory sense.
WHAT IS DICTION?
Diction can be defined as style of speaking or writing determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer.
Diction or choice of words separates good writing from bad writing. It depends on a number of factors. Firstly, the
word has to be right and accurate. Secondly, words should be appropriate to the context in which they are used.
Lastly, the choice of words should be such that the listener or readers understand easily. Besides, proper diction or
proper choice of words is important to get the message across.
On the contrary, the wrong, choice of words can easily divert listeners or readers which result in misinterpretation
of the message intended to be conveyed.
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
Whenever you describe something by comparing it with something else, you are using figurative language. Below
are some of the common figurative languages used:
 Simile: A simile uses the words “like” or “as” to compare one object or idea with another to suggest
they are alike.
Example: busy as bee
 Metaphor: The metaphor states a fact or draws a verbal picture by the use of comparison. A simile
would say you are like something; a metaphor is more positive- it says you are something.
Example: you are what you eat

 Personification: A figure of speech in which human characteristics and other personalities are given or
projected to an animal or an object.
Example: My teddy bear gave me a hug.
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 Alliteration: The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group of sounds in a series of
words,. Alliteration includes tongue twisters.
Example: She sells seashells by the seashore.
 Onomatopoeia: The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound or the sound commonly
produced by an object or an action.
Example: snap crackle pop
 Hyperbole: An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one who believes the statement is true.
Tall tales are hyperboles.
Example: He was so hungry, he ate that whole cornfield for lunch, stalks and all.

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