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.
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