Literaturespeaking topic

The Russian formalists' idea of 'defamiliarization' (ostranenie): art makes the ordinary strange so we see it as if for the first time. Does habit really kill seeing?

Shklovsky, Art as Technique, ostranenie

practice with this topic

Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.