Work in Progress: Monster Story

The 10 liner description: What monster do you have in mind??

On Wednesday, we will begin our discussions on monsters in earnest. And as we progress with this unit, the monsters you create (with your partner-- more on this later) will come alive, and start moving. But for them to do that, they need first be conceived. For this assignment, you will write a 10 liner description of the most fearful creature you can imagine. You can write about its physical deformity, its malicious character, its habitation, etc. Just make sure that your monster is uniquely yours (although it may be a combination of the existing monsters out there, or a remake of such monsters). This is a P/NP assignment, which means that if you fail to turn it in, there is a -5pt penalty.

You can list the 10 traits here, below:

1) sharp teeth with two 1 foot fangs

2) 3 feet tall

3) lives underground

4) fire-breathing

5) black eyes

6) long sharp claws

7) human like behavior

8) hunched back

9) has no soul

10) very strong and powerful

Later when you've partnered up you will compare the two 10 liners and decide what traits to keep and what to discard. Of course, the monster may shape-shift and evolve as you progress with your short story. This is absolutely fine. I'm not holding you down to the 10 liner. Just have fun with it. Be inspired by your own fears. And make it impossible for me to sleep. That, is the goal of any writer creating a monstrous character. :)

* Your 10 liner should be composed on an MS Document. Please double space. Print, and bring it to class on Wednesday.