Suprise, Suprise!

Donald Murray defines suprise as "a delight in what writers do not expect to find" at the beginning of Chapter three. Murray demonstrates the point that we can find suprise at any time and any place which could always lead to a potential story. His 25 observations at the supermarket was a way for him to catch suprises by watching what is going on and jotting his thoughts down on a piece of paper. In order to report for suprise, Murray says we must use the writers ten senses which are sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste, change, effect, conflict, context, and self. A good story needs to also have details by answering-who, what, when, where, why, and how? Murray also says it is important to brainstorm and make a list, then look at items from your list that suprise you and circle them.