Creative writing LESSON 1-2

Literature

• written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value: Ex: poems, essays, short stories and the like

• is a lot like setting up a stage for a play. A writer sends his reader a series of cues that direct the reader’s attention to what story events mean.

• describes a particular scent. Let’s say you bite into a warm, steaming plate of maple smoked bacon. How would that smell? An author may describe it as, “The sweet scent of maple wafted through the room, causing Stephanie to stop what she was doing and sniff the air

• pertains to the sense of taste. Let’s say a fictional Jason wants to eat a delicious cupcake smothered in chocolate frosting

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

Its a lot like setting up a stage for a play. A writer sends his reader a series of cues that direct the reader’s attention to what story events mean. The cues are important because they act as motivation for the plot events. They also create an effect on the reading experience

appeals to the sense of sight and plays the largest role in imagery in literature

Ex:“The deep blue hues of twilight were reflected in the still water; the slight glint of moonlight peeked through the clouds just enough to make out the silhouette of a passing ship.” The reader can imagine a still ocean scene at twilight as if they were standing on the edge of the water themselves

Describes specific sounds that are happening within the story. For

example, “The rooster crowed at early dawn, a sign that it was time to start the day. John

woke up, listening to the quiet murmurs of his children in the kitchen below; the clang of

pots and pans signaled that breakfast was almost ready.”

describes a particular scent

Ex:"“The

sweet scent of maple wafted through the room, causing Stephanie to stop what she was

doing and sniff the air."

Pertains to the sense of taste
"“Jason took one look

at the cupcake in front of him and couldn’t wait for another second — he stuffed it right

into his mouth. The rich, sweet, sugary taste of chocolate ran over his taste buds as he

chewed and swallowed the whole dessert in less than ten seconds.”

appeals to the sense of touch. The feeling of a nice fuzzy blanket on a cold night, the smooth underside of a snake, the rough texture of tree bark

These last two types of imagery extend beyond the five senses.

Deals with movement or action of objects or people.

“The birds flapped their wings in excitement, the promise of food so close. They sprung out of the tree, one by one, soaring through the branches and swooping down low to the pile of berries beneath the tree.” The description of the way the birds fly down towards the ground helps the reader create an accurate visual image of the scene.

is the most difficult form of imagery to write. It deals with creating a specific feeling or emotion within the reader. Phrases that make the reader feel sad, fearful, nostalgic, elated, even lost

-uses the proper definitions of words in a mostly serious tone. This is the style of workplaces, schools, and other formal environments.