10+ ‘contrast’ Writing Prompts
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A Familiar Stranger
Your main antagonist believes they have never met the protagonist before, but when they are introduced, the protagonist remember them all too well from a childhood memory.
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Autumn Aesthetics
Describe a tranquil autumn day that gradually transitions into an unsettling nightmare.
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Silver Linings in Space
You are an astronaut and your spaceship has been lost in space. Write a diary entry detailing your situation and survival strategy.
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Letters from the Front Line
During World War II, write a series of letters from a soldier on the frontline to their loved ones at home.
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The Secret Diary of a Pharaoh’s Servant
Write a diary entry from the perspective of a servant to an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh.
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Bridging Worlds: Monuments and Landmarks
Write about a world-famous monument or landmark you’ve visited and your reflections upon seeing it.
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Wilderness Wanderlust
Write about the most remote and wild place you’ve ever visited or wish to explore.
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Juxtaposition of Two Homes
Illustrate the stark differences and surprising similarities between your old home with your family and your new home away from them.
