To compare and contrast the themes of two different literary works, you should follow a specific process. What is the first step in the process?

A) Make a list of the literary elements found in both works

B) Analyze the effects of setting and word choice in each work

C) Explain the differences between the two works, in terms of the effect of form in theme

D) Determine the theme of each work, and state it in your own words

To compare and contrast the themes of two different literary works, you should follow a specific process.

The first step in the process is to A: Make a list of the literary elements found in both works.

Explanation:

Literary devices are the structures author uses to convey his message through his writing. He does this to make his writing more appealing to the readers and catch their attention. "Literary Elements" (like plot, protagonist, dialogue, mood and so on) and "Literary Techniques" (like metaphor, simile, hyperbole) are two kinds of Literary devices.

Now, when we compare two literary works, the first step would be to make a list of all the Literary elements in both the works. This would give us an idea of how the plot, setting, mood is being used in both the works. Also, who are the protagonists and antagonists of the stories.