LITERARY TECHNIQUES

AND THEME!
PHILIPPINE LITERATURE
Literary techniques and themes vary from the writers own style
and creativity.

What is the importance of themes and techniques in a literary works?

Literary techniques

- are specific, deliberate constructions of language which

an author uses to convey meaning.

- there are phrases that writers use to employ artistic

literary piece, that can also help readers to a greater
understanding and appreciation of the literary work.
Examples of Literary techniques
o Imagery
use of figurative language to create visual representations of actions,
objects and ideas in our mind in such a way that they appeal to our physical
senses.
o Simili and Metaphor
Both compare two distinct objects and draws similarity between
them.
o Hyperbole
It is deliberate exaggeration of actions and ideas for the sake of
emphasis.
o Personification

- It gives a thing, an idea or an animal human qualities

o Alliteration

- It refers to the same consonant sounds in words coming

together.

o Allegory

- It is a literary technique in which an abstract idea is given a form

of characters, actions or events.
Literary Themes

- themes are ideas that not only apply to the specific characters
and events of a book or play, but also express broader truths about
human experience that readers can apply to their own lives.
Examples of Literary Themes
 Good vs. evil
- The classic battle between light
and dark, altruism and antagonism,
the theme of good versus evil stretches
beyond even Biblical times

by, JK Rowling
 Love

- Love is one of the most universal themes in literature, as

in life.

Pride and Prejudice

By Jane Austin
 Redemption
- redemption often involve a reformed character
sacrificing his or her freedom or life.

By Charles Dickens
 Courage and perseverance
- endure difficult circumstances
or impossible odds, persevering through
sheer determination, grit, and gall.

by J.R.R Tolkien
 Coming of age
- are popular in young adult
literature, they’re also common in memoirs.

By J.D Salinger
 Revenge

- sets up a conflict between one character and his or her

enemies as he or she journeys to avenge wrongs done to them.

By William Shakespeare