English Literary Devices and Theme Statements for each theme topic

Simile/Metaphor

Similie: A comparison of two things such as like or as

Metaphor: Comparison of 2 things without using like or as “she has a heart of gold”

Personification

Hyperbole

P: Giving human traits to inanimate objects (the trees danced in the wind)

H: Exaggeration to show strong feelings (I’ve been here foreverr)

Tone

Mood

T: tone is the author's attitude toward their topic

M: mood is how the story makes the reader feel

Allusion

Conflicts and Character

Characetrization

A: Reference to a well-known figure

C: Struggle character faces → Ch vs Self, Ch, Nature, Society

Round/Flat Static/Dynamic

How the author desribes a character (character traits, curious, funny, intellgent)

Symbolism

Imagery

Objects and actions that mean more than the literal meaning

5 sense used to understand whats happening

Oxymoron

Analogy

O: Combination of 2 opp terms (Dark day, peaceful war)

Analogy: Comparing one to another very different thing (Life is like a box of chocolate)

Euphemism

Flashback

Using polite words to discuss smth contreversial (Passed away, let him go)

Events that have taken place before to create background

Foreshadowing

Irony

Motif

Clues in text that smth is to come

Irony: Contrast between appearance of things vs reality of things (fire station on fire)

Motif: Recurring element/idea that adds on to the theme and symbolizes smth

Theme Statement for Curiosity and Knowledge

Curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge can help people overcome obstacles and understand the world, but knowledge must be guided by morality and compassion.

Theme topic: Human Connection and Compassion

Meaningful relationships help people preserve their humanity and find hope, even in times of suffering and conflict.

Topic: The Lasting Effects of War

Although wars eventually end, their physical and emotional consequences continue to shape people's lives long afterward.

Choice, Morality, and Free Will

People must choose between blindly following authority and remaining true to their conscience, even when doing so comes with consequences.

Greed and Obsession

The pursuit of power, wealth, or immortality can consume people and cause them to lose sight of what truly matters.

Resilience and Adaptation

People can develop strength and independence by adapting to challenges rather than allowing those challenges to define them.

Hope and Perseverance

Even in the darkest circumstances, hope and perseverance allow people to endure and continue moving forward.

The Power and Responsibility of Technology

Technology and knowledge are powerful tools, but their impact depends on how people choose to use them.

Memory and Legacy

Although lives may end, memories and the impact people have on others continue long after they are gone.