I knew a man who went into a rage if anybody ate an apple within his hearing. I knew another man who was so disgusted by his son’s eating habits that he made him eat his dinner alone. Do you have such quirks about other people’s eating habits as you encounter them in restaurants and other public places? Write an essay about people with such habits. Describe your responses to them.
Food, Food, Wonderful Food
You have your favourite foods and you know how good food tastes when you’re famished. Imagine a waiter has appeared at your side right now. Describe the perfect meal that you are about to order.
The Perfect Junk Food Meal
Regardless of what the dentist, doctor, dietician and Clearasil distributor warn you about, at one time or another you’re a junk food addict. Sometimes only junk food will satisfy your craving. Describe, then, your favourite junk food meal in glorious detail.
The Life of an Artist
The life of an artist is very appealing because it permits individual expression. If you had your way, what kinds of an artist would you like to be? Compose an essay in which you describe the achievements you would make and the acclaim success would bring you?
Advice on Preparing for Tests
Write an essay, humorous or serious, in which you describe the way in which you prepare for important tests. Emphasize to your readers why your method is so effective.
Inside Report
Describe in full detail the contents and condition of your school locker or that of a friend.
A Special Place
Regardless of where they live, everybody knows of a special place. Describe your special place, wherever it is. What does it look like? How does it feel to be there? Who shares it with you?
How Dull Can You Get?
Describe the dullest, most boring ceremony you ever attended. What was its purpose? Who was there? What was said? How did you feel? What changes could have improved it?
Wow!
Describe the most impressive ceremony you have ever witnessed. It may have been a marriage, a graduation, or a religious ceremony. It may have been an awards ceremony. Where was it held? Who was there? How were people dressed? What was said? How did you feel about it?
Peel Out!
One day you leave your house and in your driveway is the car of your dreams. Your name is stencilled on the door and the keys are in the ignition. You don’t ask any questions. You get in and take off. Describe the story of the next couple of hours of your life in glorious detail.