Creative Writing Exercise: Riddle Poem This assignment is designed to provide an accessible springboard for newcomers to poetry. The assignment offers a tangible, playful first leap into writing a poem, paying close attention to imagery and details—two aspects of writing that will also inform writing prose later in the course. The assignment asks that, in … Read more
Discuss The Beauty of Aesthetics in Daily Experience Look up the definition of the word “aesthetics” in your textbook. This week, pay attention to aesthetic experiences you have; look for the beauty in every day events. How can you experience ordinary life events aesthetically? How can pouring cream into your coffee, for example, be beautiful? … Read more
Discussion: How can you experience ordinary life events aesthetically? More details: Look up the definition of the word “aesthetics” in your textbook. This week, pay attention to aesthetic experiences you have; look for the beauty in every day events. How can you experience ordinary life events aesthetically? How can pouring cream into your coffee, for … Read more