Original PromptCreate an 8-slide (or 8-scene) presentation for a college composition class that introduces and supports a daily 7-minute descriptive writing exercise (Stage 12: Description / Ekphrasis). Each slide should include:
Title of the Day (e.g., “Day 1 — Sensory Description: A Morning Walk”)
Real-world prompt scenario for students to describe using vivid imagery, sensory detail, and figurative language
Graphic or evocative background that suggests the scenario (e.g., nature scene, classroom moment, ci...
This resource presents an 8-day writing challenge aimed at enhancing skills in descriptive writing through the art of ekphrasis. Each day features a unique prompt designed to encourage vivid representation and detailed observations across various settings and experiences, such as campus scenes, study spots, and personal memories. The challenge is grounded in classical rhetorical techniques, focusing on elements like enargeia (vividness), phantasia (imagination), and sensory connection, encouraging writers to engage deeply with their subjects. Tips and rhetorical focuses are provided for each prompt to support writers in crafting more immersive and expressive prose.