Literary Terms/Devices (Notes) B. A. III Sem. VI Paper No. XII (Introduction to Literary Criticism)
K. N. Bhise Arts, Commerce and Vinayakrao Patil Science College, Vidyanagar, Bhosare Department of English B. A. III Sem. VI Paper No. XII (Introduction to Literary Criticism) Literary Terms/Devices (Notes) Theme As a literary device, theme refers to the central, deeper meaning of a written work. Writers typically will convey the theme of their work, and allow the reader to perceive and interpret it, rather than overtly or directly state the theme. As readers infer, reflect, and analyze a literary theme, they develop a greater understanding of the work itself and can apply this understanding beyond the literary work as a means of grasping a better sense of the world. Theme is often what creates a memorable and significant experience of a literary work for the reader. Themes are often subject to the reader’s perception and interpretation. This means that readers may find primary and/or secondary themes in a work of literature that the author didn’t intend t...