45+ ‘Definition’ Writing Prompts
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Orwellian Surveillance Today
Would our digital society be a paradise or a nightmare under George Orwell’s 1984 ‘Big Brother’ law?
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Superheroes and Role Models
Reflect on the fictional characters or role models from your childhood that made you feel safe and protected.
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The Consequences of Singularity
Imagine the repercussions on society after scientists create sentient AI beings that demand equal rights as humans.
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The Authentic Pivot
Write about a significant event or moment that caused a shift toward authenticity in your life.
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Digital Identity Definition
Write about how you perceive your digital identity and how it differs from your physical life.
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Bionic Warrior: The Evolution of a Hero
Create a story around a bionic superhero whose powers are the product of innovative bioengineering.
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The AI Uprising
Narrate a tale where Artificial Intelligence becomes self-conscious and decides to overthrow its creators, humans.
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Star Crossed Voyagers
Imagine a celestial romance where your protagonists are from different planets, writing passionate letters across the galaxy.
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Revisiting First Love
Describe your first love in detail and reflect on how it shaped your relationships in the subsequent years.
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Quirkius Maximus: The Gladiator Who Tickled Instead of Tussled
Your character is a bona fide Roman gladiator, but he doesn’t fight with swords or spears. Write about his escapades in the Colosseum where he ‘tickle fights’ his opponents.
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Bio-Tech Survivors
Humans have found a way to integrate technology into their own anatomy to survive in space.
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Catchphrase Creation
Create a unique catchphrase for yourself and explain what it means and why it represents you.
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The Repentant Convict
A character, newly released from prison, tries to reintegrate into society and make up for their past.
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Mechanical Guardian
Craft a tale about a fully autonomous artificial intelligence system that becomes a high-tech superhero.
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Defining Moments with Parents
Write about a moment when you greatly admired or idolized your parents.
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Android Rights
Machines have gained sentience and began demanding for equal rights. Write a persuasive argument either for or against this movement.
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Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe
In a hyper-technological future, AIs start developing human emotions.
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Ethereal Love Song
Compose a tale about a love that transcends life and death, a ghost haunting its beloved.
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Building Blocks of Happiness
Describe what you think are the ten most essential ingredients for your happiness and why.
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Meeting Your Monster
Imagine meeting your fear personified as a physical entity, describe this encounter and what you would say to it.
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Epitome of Strength
Write about your personal definition of victory and a moment where you felt you embodied it.
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Unmasking Yourself
Write about what strength means to you and examine any underlying assumptions or pressures tied to it.
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Dream Vacation
Imagine your dream vacation destination and write about what you think the journey would look like.
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Emotional Realities Behind the Clinical Definition
Write about the difference between the clinical definition of depression and its emotional realities.
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Morals in Question
Write a story where the dichotomy between good and evil becomes blurred as the protagonist questions their definition of what makes a villain.
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Interface Detective
Imagine a future where crime scenes are digitized and detectives solve cases in a virtual reality (VR) interface.
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Opposite Day on a Different Planet
How would an average day look like if you were living on a planet where day is night and night is day.
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Defining Success
Explain your personal definition of success, how it’s evolved, and a moment you felt you achieved it.
