LEARNING MODULE IN

CREATIVE WRITING
Name: Grade and Section:

MODULE 7

You have learned the essential elements of fiction in your previous module. You were able to
identify how these essential elements work together to convey a particular story. However, more often that
not, these elements alone may not be enough to sustain a story and provide the readers with an amazing
experience.
In the same way that a painter may apply different elements or principles of art to paint a painting,
writers may also use different techniques and literary devices to create artistic effect in fiction. In this
module, you will be able to learn the different techniques and literary devices that may add texture and
dimension to fiction.

LESSON 1: TECHNIQUES AND LITERARY DEVICES IN WRITING FICTION

(PART 1 – MOOD AND TONE)
LESSON 2: TECHNIQUES AND LITERARY DEVICES IN WRITING FICTION
(PART 2 – SYMBOLISM AND MOTIF, AND FORESHADOWING)

Things you should LEARN!

This module was created for you to be able to:
1. write journal entries and other short compositions exploring key elements of fiction. (DepEd
MELC, HUMSS_CW/MPIg-i-13)

Let’s see how much do you know!

(Pre-assessment)
Directions: Read and analyze carefully the followings statements. Identify what is being described in each
statement and write your answer on the space provided before each number.

1. It refers to the attitude of a writer towards the subject.

2. It refers to any image, sound, action, or other figures that have a symbolic
significance.
3. It is a literary technique used in fiction that drops a hint on what will happen
next in a story.
 4. It is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibe to the story through
words and description.
5. It refers to the use of a word or image that signifies something else other than
what is literally presented.

DAY 1
LESSON 1:
Techniques and Literary Devices in Writing Fiction (Part 1 – Mood
and Tone)
Directions: Study the Concept Notes and accomplish the given exercise on your Learning Activity Sheet.
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Lesson Title: TECHNIQUES and LITERARY DEVICES in WRITING FICTION (Part 1 – Mood
and Tone)
Learning Target/Competency: The learners will be able to write journal entries and other short
compositions exploring key elements of fiction. (DepEd-MELC, HUMSS_CW/MPIg-i-13)
Values/Graduate Attributes: The learners will become reflective and critical thinkers, eloquent and
efficient communicators, purposeful and decisive, resourceful and innovative, ethical and morally
upright, and globally competitive and locally active individuals in touching the lives of many
through the application and exploration of different elements, techniques, and literary devices in
writing fiction and thus become valuable contributors towards a better society.
Reference(s) & Author(s): Marantan, R. M. (2016). CREATIVE WRITING. Malabon City, Metro
Manila, Philippines: Jimczyville Publication
Ramos, J. O. M. & Talisay, J. M. A. (2017). FUNDAMENTALS OF CREATIVE WRITING.
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines: Brilliant Creations Publishing, Inc.
Module No. ______7______
Concept Notes:
TECHNIQUES AND LITERARY DEVICES IN WRITING FICTION
(Part 1 – Mood and Tone)
Writing fiction does not necessarily end in developing elements alone. In order that it may reach
its utmost potential, employing the following techniques and devices may be considered. Techniques
and Literary Devices in Writing Fiction
A. Mood – Mood is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibe in the story through words and
descriptions. In fiction, it is responsible in creating an emotional situation surrounding the characters
or events which can be felt by the readers. The mood of fiction may be developed through the
following elements:
1. Setting – A particular setting not only provides background and context to the contents of one’s
story but also sets the mood of the readers.
2. Point of View – The story is observed through the narrator’s eyes. The readers feel the way the
writer feels about the events taking place in the story.
3. Diction – It refers to the choice of words a writer uses. It conveys deep feelings by depicting the
events, places, and characters in fiction through specific words or descriptions.

B. Tone – Tone is another way to convey emotion in fiction. It is the attitude the writer assumes toward
the theme or subjects of the story. The manner of how the writer tells the story, how he or she
presented its theme, or how he or she approached a particular subject shows the tone of his or her
work.

(For a more in-depth and detailed discussion of this lesson, please refer to your textbook in this
subject entitled, FUNDAMENTALS OF CREATIVE WRITING and study the content from pages
121 to 123.)
 Exercise 1
Directions: Read and analyze the passage provided and answer the following questions. You may use
the space from the MY NOTES section of this academic module for your answers.

It was a dark and stormy night. I sat alone in the old, dilapidated house staring out the window.
The sky was black, the wind was loud, and the rain slammed against the broken windowpane. I shut
my eyes, remembering my earlier visit, and I felt so embarrassed and angry. When I opened them, the
lightning bolt flashed and lit up the room once more. I had to get out of the house; I had to hide. No
one could know my horrible mistake. I opened the door, took a deep breath, and ran into the cold and
rain.
Source: Marantan, R. M. (2016). CREATIVE WRITING. Malabon City, Metro Manila, Philippines: Jimczyville Publication

Questions:
1. What certain emotion or mood did you feel in reading the passage?
2. What do you think made you feel this certain emotion from the passage?
3. Can you cite some words or lines used by the writers to create this certain emotion or mood?

DAY 2
LESSON 2:
Techniques and Literary Devices in Writing Fiction (Part 2 –
Symbolism and Motif, and Foreshadowing) Directions: Study the Concept Notes and
accomplish the given exercise on your Learning Activity Sheet.
 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Lesson Title: TECNIQUES and LITERARY DEVICES in WRITING FICTION (Part 2 –
Symbolism and Motif, and Foreshadowing)
Learning Target/Competency: The learners will be able to write journal entries and other short
compositions exploring key elements of fiction. (DepEd-MELC, HUMSS_CW/MPIg-i-13)
Values/Graduate Attributes: The learners will become reflective and critical thinkers, eloquent and
efficient communicators, purposeful and decisive, resourceful and innovative, ethical and morally
upright, and globally competitive and locally active individuals in touching the lives of many
through the application and exploration of different elements, techniques, and literary devices in
writing fiction and thus become valuable contributors towards a better society.
Reference(s) & Author(s): Ramos, J. O. M. & Talisay, J. M. A. (2017). FUNDAMENTALS OF
CREATIVE WRITING. Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines: Brilliant Creations Publishing,
Inc. Module No. ______7______
Concept Notes:
TECHNIQUES AND LITERARY DEVICES IN WRITING FICTION
(Part 2 – Symbolism and Motif, Foreshadowing)
C. Symbolism and Motif – Symbolism gives the writer freedom to add double levels of meanings in
fiction: a literal one that is self-evident and the symbolic one whose meaning is far more profound
than the literal one. Motif can be seen as image, sound, action or other figures that have a symbolic
significance and contribute toward the development of the theme.

D. Foreshadowing – It is a technique used by the writer to give some hints regarding what is to come
later in the story. It gives the reader something to think about to get them further involved in the
story. There are various ways to create a foreshadowing, dropping hints or clues on what is to come.
1. dialogues of characters
2. any event or action in the story

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 3. the title of a work or a chapter title

(For a more in-depth and detailed discussion of this lesson, please refer to your textbook in this
subject entitled, FUNDAMENTALS OF CREATIVE WRITING and study the content from pages
108 to 110.)

Exercise 2
Directions: Refer to your textbook in this subject entitled, FUNDAMENTALS OF CREATIVE
WRITING and turn to page 113. Read and analyze the story provided in the indicated page entitled, The
Bet by Anton Chekhov. Then, fill in the table below by identifying the symbols used in the story and
their corresponding possible meaning.

Symbol Possible Meaning

DAY 3
Let’s see how much you hAVe LeARned!
(POST-Assessment)
I. PROCESS
A. Final Performance Task (20 points)
Directions: Refer to your Final Performance Task attached to this academic module or to be provided by your
subject teacher. Then, read the given instructions and accomplish the given tasks. Once finished, submit your
outputs to your subject teacher for checking.

“That’s what fiction is for. It’s forgetting at the truth when the truth isn’t sufficient for the truth.” –Tim O’Brien
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TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE AUTHOR.

CHECK your understanding!

ANSWERS FOR PRE-ASSESSMENT
 1. Tone
2. Motif
3. Foreshadowing
4. Mood
5. Symbolism

REFERENCES
Marantan, R. M. (2016). CREATIVE WRITING. Malabon City, Metro Manila,
Philippines: Jimczyville Publication

Ramos, J. O. M. & Talisay, J. M. A. (2017). FUNDAMENTALS OF CREATIVE

WRITING. Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines: Brilliant Creations
Publishing, Inc.

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