Creative Writing

Quarter 1
Module 5: Fiction Writing

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 Creative Writing

Quarter 1
Module 5: Fiction Writing

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About the Module
This module has one lesson entitled Fiction Writing. Applying and exploring
more the world of writing fiction will give you the best of both worlds. Doing
so gives you the safest avenue in expressing one’s ideas, feelings, and
discoveries for aesthetic writing development in the field of Fiction Writing.
Thus, you have the chance to awaken your passion in writing.

Pretest

Directions: Read the questions carefully and encircle the letter of the
correct answer.

1. The components of fiction are _______.

A. Plot and Characters C. Themes and Setting
B. Characters and Themes D. All of them
2. Parable is defined as _________________________.
A. A brief story that uses animals or inanimate objects as characters to
show a moral principle.
B. A short narrative which is meant to teach a lesson by using human
characters.
C. A long story in which the characters and images act as symbols.
D. A short narrative which is limiting and condensing author's ability.
3. These happenings compose the actions portrayed in the story.
A. Plot C. Scene
B. Point of View D. Conflicts
4. These are instances of short story except _____.
A. Vignette C. Diary
B. Drabble D. Fable
5. It is a short yet amusing piece showing a definite scene in a story.
A. Plot C. Feghoot
B. Vignette D. Synopsis
6. This element of fiction has the tip to identify the voice of one's story to be
narrated.
A. Character C. Setting
B. Theme D. Point of View
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7. This type of story is fascinating due to supernatural and whimsical
characters.
A. Fable C. Fairy Tale
B. Parable D. Sci-Fiction
8. This preparation is done to know what the persona likes, has and other
humanlike attributes.
A. Character Profiling C. Skeletal Framework
B. Personality Check D. Fleshing out
9. He proposed the plot diagram which is widely used in literature field .
A. Cecilia Brainard C. William Shakespeare
B. Gustav Freytag D. Noam Chomsky
10. Embodying one's character to its physical environment adds relations to
the story. This refers to ___________.
A. Character C. Plot
B. Conflict D. Setting
11. Plan what specific crisis arises in the story. This strategy pertains to
_______.
A. Plot C. Conflict
B. Character D. Setting
12. In The Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta decide to commit suicide than
to kill each other. This type of plot infers ___.
A. Rising Action C. Denouement
B. Climax D. Falling Action
13. This narrative form is attributing animals with human qualities which
presents lesson for behavior.
A. Fable C. Parable
B. Fairy Tale D. Wansapanataym
14. In Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth and her sisters are young, unmarried,
poor women in England. This type of plot denotes ___________.
A. Rising Action C. Character
B. Resolution D. Exposition
15. Lao Tzu's quote about journey was paraphrased by a prominent figure in
2018. This individual was __________.
A. Donald Trump C. Catriona Gray
B. Duchess of Cambridge D. Pres. Rodrigo Duterte

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 Lesson Fiction Writing

What I Need to Know

After completing this module, you are expected to:

➢ determine the key elements of fiction present in the given story;
➢ examine the usage of elements of fiction in the given examples ; and
➢ construct refined fictional work integrating key elements of fiction.

What’s In

Directions. Create your own fictional character. Fill in the blanks with the
vital information. Ensure your character to be real and as
human possible. Copy the template and fill in your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
CHARACTER DETAIL SHEET
Name: ______________________________________________________
Nickname: ___________ Age: _________Gender: ________
Motto: _____________________________ Nationality: ___________
Residence and type of neighborhood: _____________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Birthplace: ____________________________________________________
Height: _______________________Weight: ________________________
Features: _____________________________________________________
Health Condition: ______________________________________________
Clothing: _____________________________________________________
Style of Movement/ Mannerisms _________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Attitudes: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Desires: _____________________________________________________
Note: Use this character in your composition later.

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 What’s New

"The longest journey starts with a single step." This line is unforgettable for
Ms. Universe 2018 uttered it. True to you, writing might be uninteresting stuff
by most. Yet once you start to scribble, it allows your imagination and ideas
to flow. Time will tell, your passion is awakened, and you will eventually love
writing.

Distinguished writers internationally or locally have started from the scratch.

They also studied how elements of fiction work and literary techniques do
magic. Let us review the building blocks of fiction, its elements.

A Review of the Elements of Fiction

Fiction is an invented story taken inspiration from real life experiences and
blending creations of human mind. This art made by prose may form short
stories, fables, vignettes, plays, novelettes, or novels. Let us deepen our
acquisition on the elements of fiction for your composition.

Establishing Setting and Scene

The time and place where the story is setting. Setting your story in a
definite area with exquisite and lifelike descriptions, a writer has the
compelling power to bring this place into life for readers who live
elsewhere. Giving detailed touches on the basic unit of storytelling,
which is scene, adds up placid transitions upon the acts of characters
wherever they are situated.

Tips:
1. Delve the character into the world you create.
2. Employ the sensory details.
3. Each scene should have an emotion or mood, well-motivated conflict
as it runs and keep the suspense.
Example:
The main house was huge, Spanish-style, with marble floors, crystal
chandeliers, very formal. My mother rules the main house, and she

From “The Dirty Kitchen”

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Developing Characters
The one who runs, speaks, acts, and carries out the entirety of a story
is a character. Rust Hills defines story as “something that happens to
someone.” For it is the most vital element of storytelling. A writer will
let characters be alive in his imagination. Let these characters allow
their thinking to be performed for they mirror us humans. Letting a
character feels “real” is called fleshing out. They are just around moving
in the story created.
Tips
1. Create character profiling – know what they want, achieve and even
philosophy
2. Allow the character to perform based on your profiling for they are
“existing”
3. Immerse and connect the characters to the elements of fiction you
have created.
4. Implore the different types of character to manifest change, growth
and motivation
Example:
There were once six blind men who stood by the roadside every day and
begged from the people who passed. They had often heard of
elephants, but they had never seen one; for, being blind, how could
they?
From “The Blind Men and the Elephant”

Facing Conflicts
A happy character has nothing to worry about. The story is completely
bland. However, if opposing forces strike against the tranquil life of a
character that implies something to watch over and be thrilled about.
There comes in the element of conflict in any story one has read.
According to Syd Fields,” All drama is conflict. Without conflict you have
no character; without character, you have no action; without action,
you have no story.” A story can either implore internal or external
conflict or even both.
Tips:
1. Decide what type of conflict for your story.
2. Consider what your characters desire, afterwards set roadblocks on
their path.
3. Create mighty antagonist and figures with contrasting values.
4. Maintain conflict’s peak and build them up

Example:

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We’re sure Mindy’s not into drugs- she may have tried marijuana, but
not the really bad stuff. We’re worried though that she might eventually
experiment with that sort of thing. If she continues running around
with these kids, it’s bound to happen. What made us decide to send her
there was this business of not going to school… things went haywire.

From “Flip Gothic”

Setting Point of View
Who is telling the story? How is the story told? These are the guide q
uestions in arriving the exact point of view in a story. The writer uses
this element to give readers the positional sight of a prose or any literary
work. There are four types of POV, namely first person, second person,
third person and omniscient points of view. Enabling readers to see
what is going through a writer or character’s vantage point can add your
involvement and thrill to stay tuned.
Tips:
1. Assign one point of view per scene
2. Determine the voice your story must be told
3. Anticipate the effect of the chosen point of view to the story
Example:
You dream of fried bananas, sizzling hot in bubbling coconut oil, golden
brown, its sweet aroma bringing back childhood memories of your
mother in the kitchen- happy times. With a metal spatula, you lift the
banana-halves from the wok and roll them in a mound of precious
sugar.
From “Tiya Octavia”
Stirring the Plot
Plot is the order of events in the story. These events comprise the
highlight actions of a character from its exposition, rising action, ,
falling action, and denouement. This structure was proposed by Gustav
Freytag, a German playwright. Brainard defines plot as a “character in
conflict in action.” Meaning to say, a story composes the undertakings
of a character to alleviate his/her conflict.
Tips:
1. Plan an ending. It gives sense of direction.
2. Select a genre to build up all the way.
3. Set a plot framework.
4. Assign characters story goals
Knowing these elements has given one advantage points. Every great
thing starts with small ones. This is relatable with fiction writing. Here
are some types of short stories which help you scribble out, practice
and enhance your writing prowess in the field of fiction writing.

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 Types of Short Stories
Fable . It is a short literary genre which is portrayed by animals,
mythical creatures, plants, objects or forces that tells a moral lesson.
Example : Aesop's Fable is a collection of all-time favorite fables.

Drabble . It is a short work fiction not more than 100 words which has
the complete elements of fiction. It is a concise story testing an
author/writer's ability to convey fascinating and significant ideas in a
limited manner.
Example:
A Case of Mondays by Effy Roan
Feghoot
It is an interesting short story known as story pun or poetic story
joke. This piece ends with a pun, humorous usage of words that
suggests more.
Example: The Buck of the Draw ends with a pun, " To be
successful, you need to put your hart and sole into it."
Vignette. It is a descriptive single scene that depicts the defining
features of a character, idea, or other element of the story.

Example:
Maera lay still, his head on his arms, his face in the sand. He felt warm
and sticky from the bleeding. Each time he felt the horn coming.
Sometimes the bull only bumped him with his head. Once the horn
went all the way through him and he felt it go into the sand … Maera
felt everything getting larger and larger and then smaller and smaller.
- Ernest Hemingway
Parable . This short story teaches a moral or spiritual lesson. Main
characters of this type are humans.
` Example: Prodigal Son - (Luke 15: 11-32) and Good Samaritan (Luke
10:25-29) were told by Jesus Christ.
Fairy Tales
This type of story delves readers to the fantastic and magical setting of
varied characters from princes, princesses, elves, witches and more.
Examples: Snow White, Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin

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 What I Can Do

Plot Skeleton

Directions. Complete the plot skeleton with the essential elements to

draft the desired short story to create. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper and do not forget to u se the character
created on What’s In Activity upon planning the flow of the story
events.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Fill in the missing terms to complete the paragraph. A box of

choices is provided for you. Write you answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

Novels scene dilemma conflicts passion

Elements Short Story Character Literature setting
Cyborg happiness

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My 1)_________ for writing is somehow awakened. 2)__________ refer as the
building blocks of fiction have been mastered first by notable writers. I have
known that 3)______ is the basic unit of storytelling. 4)__________ is given a
breath of life by writers and facing 5)_______ which gives me thrill to keep
track of them. 6)___________ has lots of types which I could choose from when
I start to scribble.

What’s More

I. Directions: Read the story. After which, determine the key elements of
fiction and literary devices present by writing them in the table.
Lastly, answer the follow up activities.
The Dragon-slayer

The Dragon-slayer was a feisty warrioress,

knowing no fear. She faced death daily and
looked it in the eye. The dragons popped up
everywhere, but this shaven-headed amazon
never gave up. She would defeat them all, or
she’d die trying.

For months we watched her fight. Each day

took its toll, and she grew weaker, but she
never gave up. Never allowed doubt to enter
the battle. She was a lioness.

When the dragon first appeared in her womb,

she denied it. Her lungs were the same. Then
it came for her brain and the battle was lost.

1. Narrate an account or you just happen to know which has influenced you
to keep fighting.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

2. What kind of fiction work is given? Justify your answer.

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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II. Directions: Create a refined fictional work. Use the concept of the Plot
Skeleton and the character profiling sheet. Then, identify what
type of fiction you make. Be guided of the criteria for rating.
Write your composition in a long bond paper.

______________________________________________________
Criteria:
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________ Elements - 20
______________________________________________________ Content - 20
______________________________________________________ Organization - 20
Creativity - 20
______________________________________________________
Length - 20
______________________________________________________ 100 pts.
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

Post Test

Directions: Using a separate sheet of paper, write the letter of the correct
answer for each item. Label your paper as Post Test- Module
5 in Creative Writing.

1. He defines story as something that happens to someone.

A. Gustav Freytag C. Cecilia Brainard
B. Rust Hills D. Ernest Hemingway
2. An author employs this element to share the positional sight of a
fictional work.
A. Conflicts C. Point of view
B. Character D. Theme

3. "I've been to the dentist many times so I know the drill." This
statement is an example of _________.
A. Drabble C. Fable
B. Feghoot D. Pun
4. This element of fiction has the strategy to apply sensory details in
location.
A. Setting and Scene C. Conflicts
B. Plot D. Point of View

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5. To successfully pull off this element of fiction, a writer must firmly
decide a genre to construct.
A. Conflict C. Plot
B. Genre D. Character

6. The owl and the grasshopper is a short story that falls under ____.
A. Fairy Tale C. Parable
B. Fable D. Folktale

7. "What she lost was a fake necklace." The element of fiction this line
refers to is ________.
A. Conflict C. Scene
B. Character D. Point of View
8. This story began to challenge an author's competency to compress
ideas in confined way.
A. Drabble C. Parable
B. Vignette D. Fable

9. "Al, No Matter What Anyone Says, You’ll Always Be A Prince To Me."

This line is taken from what type of short story _____.
A. Folktale C. Fable
B. Fairy Tale D. Essay

10. "Elizabeth and her sisters are young, unmarried, poor women in
England.” This type of plot shows ______.
A. Rising Action C. Exposition
B. Denouement D. Climax

11. It is a short narrative which ends with a clever word play.

A. Vignette C. Drabble
B. Folktale D. Feghoot
12. It is a story about familiar subjects to teach lasting messages.
A. Parable C. Fable
B. Legend D. Fairy Tale

13. It is the most important feature of storytelling.

A. Plot C. Setting
B. Character D. Point of View

14. In presenting this element , an author should regard the wants of

a character and scheme obstacles.
A. Plot C. Conflict
B. Setting D. Character
15. Short stories, fables, novel and alike are examples of ______.
A. Imagination C. Prose
B. Nonfiction D. Fiction

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Acknowledgements:

Creative Writing – SHS (Specialized Subject)

Quarter 1 – Module 5: Fiction Writing

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