Superpower writing sample

THE PROMPT

For this writing sample, you will create a new superpower for yourself. Write a clear description of it, and make sure you include the following:

Explain how the superpower is obtained.

Reveal your weakness. Anyone with a superpower also has a specific weakness (like Superman’s kryptonite).

• Describe how you might use this superpower for good or evil.
• Tips: Stay away from overdone powers like flight, invisibility, and super strength. Avoid psychic powers like telepathy and telekinesis. Think up something fresh: for example, someone who can breathe in outer space.
• Applications: Many stories, both real and fictional, feature ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. In this exercise, you flip convention on its head and create a character who is extraordinary. How does an extraordinary person fit into the ordinary world?

The Assignment: Write a fully-developed essay (300+ words) that presents your superpower. A fully-developed essay includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Use analytical and critical thinking skills to develop and support your position