Creative Writing- Elements Techniques, and Literary Devices

In this lesson, you will be learning the essential elements, techniques and literary devices in various modes of fiction. I will also show sample works of well-known local and foreign writers.
At the end of this lesson, you will be seeking for some literary pieces and identify the elements, techniques and literary devices used.
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
1. identify the various elements, techniques, and literary devices in various modes of fiction (HUMSS_CW/MPIg-1-11)
2. appreciate some literary pieces which used various identify the various elements, techniques, and literary devices.

1. VARIOUS ELEMENTS, TECHNIQUES AND, AND LITERARY DEVICES IN VARIOUS MODES OF FICTION

2. WHAT IS LITERATURE? -any written work; etymologically the term derives from Latin literatura / litteratura "writing formed with letters", although some definitions include spoken or sung texts. FICTION : Short Stories, Novels, Fables, Fairy Tales NONFICTION : Biographies, autobiographies, essays, journalism POETRY : Sonnet, Haiku, Lyric Poetry, Free verse DRAMA

3. WHY LITERATURE IS IMPORTANT Serves as an art form used for expression Preserves cultural ideals, customs, and morals Give us a deeper context into the lives and livelihood of people distinct from ourselves

4. "Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become." - C.S. Lewis, a British scholar and novelist

5. What is genre \ zhän-r ə \ French word which means " kind " or " sort is the term for any category of literature or other forms of art or entertainment - e.g. music, whether written or spoken, audial or visual, based on some set of stylistic criteria.  

6. What is Prose? form of language that possesses ordinary syntax and natural speech rather than rhythmic structure in which regard, along with its measurement in sentences rather than lines, it differs from poetry Prose comprises of full grammatical sentences, which consist of paragraphs, and forgoes aesthetic appeal in favor of clear, straightforward language. It can be said to be the most reflective of conversational speech. Some works of prose do have versification, and a blend of the two formats that is called “ prose poetry .”

7. POETRY VERSE VS. THE PROSE FORM “The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” -Robert Frost- “The woods look lovely against the setting darkness and as I gaze into the mysterious depths of the forest, I feel like lingering here longer. However, I have pending appointments to keep, and much distance to cover before I settle in for the night, or else I will be late for all of them.”

8. Common Types of Prose Nonfictional Prose: A literary work like essays, biographies and autobiographies that are mainly based on fact, though it may contain fictional elements in certain cases. Fictional Prose: Holistically or partially imagined stories like novels and stories. Heroic Prose: A literary work that might be recorded or recounted, and which utilizes a significant number of the standard articulations found in oral custom. Models are legends and stories. Epics and Legends may be examples of this. Prose Poetry: A literary work that shows poetic characteristics and nature and utilizing passionate impacts and elevated symbolism. However these are written in exposition rather than section.

9. WRAP-UP! Define “literature” and explain its significance in human culture. What is genre in literature? Provide at least three (3) examples of literary genres and briefly describe their defining characteristics. What is Prose? How does it differ from poetry? What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction prose? Give example of each.

10. A. Elements of Fictional Prose I. SETTING - The time and location in which a story takes place is called the setting.  There are several aspects of a story's setting to consider when examining how setting contributes to a story (some, or all, may be present in a story):  a)  place - geographical location.  b)  time - When is the story taking place? c)  weather conditions - Is it rainy, sunny, stormy, etc ?  d)  social conditions - What is the daily life of the characters like? e)  mood or atmosphere - What feeling is created at the beginning of the story? 

11. II. CHARACTER People who take part in the story Individuals that do the action in the story The representation of a person in the story Is revealed by the tone of voice Occasionally, it could be an animal or object given human qualities There are two meanings for the word character:  The person in a work of fiction.  The characteristics of a person.

12. Protagonist – the chief figure who struggles against opposing forces Antagonist – the force, most often another character, that opposes the protagonist  Dynamic Character – one whose attitudes and values are affected by the events in the story Flat Character – a character having only a single trait or quality Round Character – a multi-dimensional or a complex character Static Character – one whose personality, attitudes, and beliefs remain fixed, no matter what kinds of situations he encounters