The Visual Project Brainstorm

Before meeting as a group, I wanted to come prepared with my own ideas to bring to the table. The quote that stood out to me is from Elkins. He says "speaking is like making ripples in a pool of water, and a face is like the wall that sends the ripples back. If we speak forcefully, we send waves out toward the other face, and in a moment we can expect to feel the response" (167). The first visual image that came to mind is a photo of someone cannonball jumping into a pool. Another could be two people talking and one with a speech bubble saying "I'm getting married" or another drastic phrase demonstrating "speak forcefully," with the other responding with an over-the-top facial reaction. We could also create 3-D googly eyes in order to "feel the response." My final idea is a collage of strong faces responding to a drastic statement. I hope I can contribute my fair share to the group and can be an asset to the team.