This was a very, very quick and dirty in-class writing assignment where we were just supposed to make a character with a few qualities and stick them in a situation. Before that though, we made a list of five qualities. For our writing, we had to give the character the opposites of those qualities without being too conspicuous.

Just remember that these in-class prompts are done in like 5-20 minutes (this one was about 5), and I’m transcribing them verbatim from my notebook. Mileage varies.

Qualities

1. Inquisitive – Uninterested
2. Rational – Illogical
3. Merciful – Unsympathetic
4. Creative – Unimaginative
5. Articulate – Undescriptive

Short Story

“Your tie is coming loose,” said Thomas without even looking up. The barrista ignored him, so Thomas said it again. “Your tie is coming loose.”

The pimply barrista slapped a plastic top over the the whipped cream island, raising a brow slightly.

“I’m not wearing a tie, sir.”

“I know,” said Thomas blandly. “I meant your apron-smock-thing, in the back.”

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