Elements of a Good Imaginative Composition

How to write a good Imaginativecomposition
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Writing an imaginative composition requires the writer to skillfully craft an interesting/captivating story using the elements of good imaginative composition writing. The elements of good composition writing are:

Elements of a good imaginative composition

1. Creativity

Creativity is the ability of the writer to generate unique and captivating ideas while writing. The ideas on what to write about depends on the knowledge of the writer, exposure, memory, intelligence, creativity and personal experiences of the writer. Some sources of creative ideas are:

Sources of creative Ideas

    • Poetic Music
    • Media
    • Folktales
    • Politics
    • Religion
    • General environment

2. Introduction of an imaginative composition

The introduction of an imaginative composition should be striking, effective and able to arouse the interest of the reader. For instance, to arouse the interest of the reader in an imaginative composition, the writer should use sounds, dialogues and even flashbacks.

For example: Sitting in the darkroom, I painfully reflected and mourned my dark shadowy past...

The introduction of an imaginative composition:

    • Should be clear, precise and effective
    • Should tell the reader what to expect in the rest of the imaginative composition
    • Should be interesting/captivating
    • Should arouse and maintain the reader’s interest

 

3. The body of an imaginative composition

The body of an imaginative composition is made up of several interconnected paragraphs that lay out the story to the reader. Each paragraph of an imaginative composition should start with a topic sentence. The paragraphs should contain details, reasons, examples, descriptions and explanations.

Other components of the body of an imaginative composition are;

i. Characters:

Though the characters of an imaginative composition are introduced at the introduction, they are fully developed at the body. The characters must be interesting and fully developed.

The writer should use dialogues and describe appearances to put life into the characters. This can be attained through the use of appropriate adjectives and adverbs to describe both what the character looks like and what he/she does.

Example: The old woman recoiled in terror and let out a blood-curdling scream...

 ii. The use of interesting phrases:

The phrases used in the body of an imaginative composition should be both captivating and appropriate. The writer should try to make the phrases used specific and vary their usage.

Example: Use of scurried off instead of ran

iii. The sentence structure:

The writer should use a variety of sentences in the body of an imaginative composition. The sentences should vary in length, that is, vary between short and long sentences. The speaker should also ensure that simple, compound, complex and complex-compound sentences are interchangeably used to break any monotony at the sentence level.

iv. Use of the appropriate paragraphing:

Each paragraph of an imaginative composition should be built around a single idea. The paragraphs should be organized in a logical, smooth-flowing and coherent way. The paragraphs must use morally acceptable words, expressions and appropriate topics.

Whatever the writer writes in an imaginative composition must be within the logic. This means that what is written is realistic and not entirely based on the world of fantasy.

v.  Use of good linking words and connectors:

An imaginative composition relies on linking words and connectors to create a seamless flow of ideas. These may include for instance, just then, without hesitation, subsequently, consequently, as a result, etc

vi. Plot and setting

The plot is an imaginative composition is the order of occurrence of the events in an imaginative composition. Plot specifies who does what, to whom, where and what followed what.

The setting, on the other hand, is where an action takes place. This can be a physical place or a place in time.

Other things that the writer needs to consider while writing an imaginative composition are:

Upholding morals: every imaginative composition should teach a moral lesson

The writer should not write a very predictable story

vii. Conclusion of an imaginative composition.

The conclusion of an imaginative composition should logically summarize the story and tie all the loose ends of the story together. The writer should strive to make the best conclusion of an imaginative composition as possible.

Example: ...I wished that I had another chance – I would have been wiser

.... from the experience, I learnt that bad friends spoil good morals.

Other ways of ending an imaginative composition are:

  • Waking up from a dream.
  • Arriving at a destination.
  • Using a proverb.
  • A realisation.

Things to avoid when writing an imaginative composition

  • Avoid repetition and Redundancy e.g return back, enter into, kneel down, lift up hands
  • Avoid misusing capital letters and punctuation marks
  • Avoid joining separate words
  • Avoid splitting one word
  • Avoid using contracted forms
  • Avoid using obscene language (uphold morals)
  • Avoid spelling mistakes
  • Do not feature violence/ abuse in composition
  • Avoid using cliches
  • Do not add the title to the composition unless you are asked to.

Things to do when writing an imaginative composition

  • Have a good handwriting
  • Write on contemporary issues such as Covid-19, corruption, HIV/AIDS, etc.
  • Paragraph your composition well
  • Have clear and correct sentences
  • Avoid using slang/informal language
  • Use rhetorical questions to provoke the minds of the reader
  • Create suspense in your composition
  • Make use of flashback
  • Use direct speech
  • Use dialogue
  • Be original
  • Be creative
  • Economise on words

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