Elements of a Story Themes and Literary Devices

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Elements of a Story Themes and Literary Devices

Elements of a Story Themes and Literary Devices

Plot vs. Theme Plot is the events of a story and a Theme is

Plot vs. Theme Plot is the events of a story and a Theme is the meaning behind the story. A theme CAN be defined as a moral of a story, but is not always a moral. Moral examples are: cheaters never win, honesty wins the day and good guys finish first.

What Are Themes Often? • Themes are often about human actions. They often talk

What Are Themes Often? • Themes are often about human actions. They often talk about what people should or should not do. They are often BIG issues about society. • Example: Roles of Women, Roles of Class (rich vs. poor), Social Justice (how should society treat people).

Do you have to agree with the Theme? • No. You might completely disagree

Do you have to agree with the Theme? • No. You might completely disagree with the message the author is sending you. That’s ok! Explain why. Often what we read was written a long time ago and its ok to disagree with the message being sent.

Books vs. Short Stories • Often in a short story there is 1 or

Books vs. Short Stories • Often in a short story there is 1 or 2 themes. However, in a novel, there might be 3 or more themes that you can consider. Also, perspective matters. Your own personal experiences will influence how you read something and how you CONNECT (remember making inferences) with the work itself. You may read something different because of your experiences and culture than another person.

Theme List • So far you have read 2. 5? short stories. If you

Theme List • So far you have read 2. 5? short stories. If you look at the list of themes posted on our website can you find themes that might match Can you think of a different theme now mentioned for these stories?

Lamb to the Slaughter • Theme: • Reasons Why: All Summer in a Day

Lamb to the Slaughter • Theme: • Reasons Why: All Summer in a Day • Theme: • Reasons Why:

Some Literary Devices – Comparing one thing to another of a different kind, using

Some Literary Devices – Comparing one thing to another of a different kind, using LIKE or AS Example: Mr. Laffin is like a lion. (Can you explain the comparison? ) – When a writer applies a word or phrase to something that it typically does not apply. Not using like or as. Example: Mr. Laffin is fishing in troubled waters. – (Can you explain this metaphor? ) depressed

Review of Literary Devices In your literature circle groups write the definitions of each

Review of Literary Devices In your literature circle groups write the definitions of each of the following: • Irony • Simile • Metaphor

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