give a definition
a lightbulb moment
a moment of sudden realization, enlightenment, or inspiration
give 2 examples of things that can be considered "a stroke of genius"
freezing coffee in ice cube trays for instant iced lattes
turning a dull grammar point into a meme challenge
I used my friend’s Canva template but added my own twinge to it - some colours and jokes that felt more ‘me.’
twinge -> twist
Her reel about work-life balance really __ debate in the comments - people had strong opinions.
sparked
the difference between a hobby and a creative outlet
A hobby is something you do for fun or relaxation - an activity you enjoy in your free time
A creative outlet is something you use to express yourself - to process thoughts, emotions, or ideas through creation
hit the wall
to suddenly lose energy, ideas, or motivation, often after working hard on something
name 2 opposites to "draw inspiration from smth"
blatantly steal / steal word-for-word
That indie café’s coffee is on par with Starbucks, honestly even better.
on A par
The new series really __ the __ of typical romantic comedies - it’s messy, real, and unpredictable.
breaks the mould
the difference between "an AHA-moment" and "a stroke of genious"
An Aha-moment is when something suddenly clicks - you realize or understand something that wasn’t clear before
A stroke of genius is when you come up with or do something unexpectedly clever, effective, or original
unleash (your creativity)
to allow your creativity to flow freely, without worrying about the outcome
name 3 kinds of "flairs" a person might have
creative / fashion / artistic / dramatic / entrepreneurial / organizational
This format helps students think outside a box while still working with clear language goals.
THE box
Filling in those tax forms was such __ - I’d rather clean the whole flat.
a drag
the difference between "a copycat" and "a shady person"
A copycat copies what others do instead of coming up with original ideas; creativity issue
A shady person behaves in a suspicious, dishonest, or secretive way; untrustworthy; character issue
in a (creative) slump
feeling stuck, low-energy, or unmotivated creatively; when ideas don’t come easily
name 2 opposite adjectives and 1 phrase to "cookie-cutter" ideas
groundbreaking / innovative ideas
go against the grain
Creativity often shows up when people stop trying to break the mould and start trusting their own instincts.
break -> fit
Designing tasks like this really __ your __ __ - you can’t just recycle old ideas and call it a day.
stretches your creative muscle
the difference between the X-factor and charisma
Charisma is the ability to attract and charm people - it’s about energy, warmth, and how you make others feel
The X-factor is something deeper - a unique mix of confidence, authenticity, and talent that makes you truly stand out and unforgettable