Discussion Post: Literary Techniques and Their Connection to Conflict in Literature
Read the required materials and review the handout Plot, Theme, and Conflict. All stories have a theme that forms the plot. Also, literary elements and techniques contribute to creating and highlighting the theme. In this discussion you will
a) Choose a story from the textbook.
b) Describe the core conflict represented in the story.
c) Describe the theme of the story.
d) Select three literary elements/techniques in the story and describe them.
e) Explain how the elements/techniques illustrate the theme and conflict expressed in the story.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.