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 

• Choose a story from the textbook.
• Describe the core conflict represented in the story.
• Describe the theme of the story.
• Select three literary elements/techniques in the story and describe them.
• Explain how the elements/techniques illustrate the theme and conflict expressed in the story.

As you consider these questions and begin answering them, incorporate readings found in Chapters 4-7 to help illustrate the points you make. Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. The minimum word count does not include references.