(Apex Learning) Theme.
Theme is the general message of a story.
through all literary element...plot, symbolism, imagery, characterization...all of these contribute to the overall theme.
Motif: A recurrent thematic element in an artistic or literary work. A dominant theme or central idea.
The literary device you are referring to is called a motif. A motif is a recurring element that has symbolic significance and contributes to the overall theme of a literary work.
An analytical essay breaks down a work of literature and focuses on the importance of a specific literary element, such as character development, symbolism, or theme.
A literary theme is the moral of a story.
The literary element best illustrated by the phrase "overcoming adversity" is conflict. This phrase typically highlights a struggle or challenge that a character faces and ultimately triumphs over, serving as a central theme in many narratives.
A literary unit is a stand alone theme in a text. Together the literary units will comprise the theme of an entire text (i.e. story, book)
A literary device is a specific technique or tool used by writers to create a particular effect in their writing, such as metaphor or foreshadowing. Conversely, a literary element refers to the basic components that make up a work of literature, such as plot, setting, character, theme, and point of view. In essence, literary devices are the techniques employed within these fundamental elements to enhance the overall quality and impact of the writing.
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An element of literature is basically a piece in the literary pie. Theme is an element of literature. Plot is an element of literature. However, there are even smaller pieces. These are literary devices such as foreshadowing, metaphor, simile. What I used in that last sentence was also a literary device called asyndeton or a lack of conjunctions such as "and."