literary element
constituent of all works of narrative fiction—a necessary feature of verbal storytelling that can be found in any written or spoken narrative
writing style
manner in which an author chooses to write
narrator
character or non-personal voice that tells the story to the audience
setting
time and place within a narrative, whether fiction or non-fiction
characterization
representation of persons (or other beings or creatures) in narrative and dramatic works of art
Action
literary term; the physical movement of the characters
climax
point of highest tension in narrative
pace
literary element; the speed at which a story is told
narrative structure
literary element
denouement
resolution of the action or solution to the problem presented in a narrative work
narrative point of view
perspective through which a story is communicated
conflict
literary element; challenge that the main characters must face to achieve their goals
character
fictional human or non-human character in a narrative work of art
time travel in fiction
concept in science fiction
theme
central topic, subject, or message within a narrative
narrative mode
literary element and technique
dialogue in writing
literary element; a verbal exchange between two or more characters
plot
concept in narratology: presentation of a sequence of events in a narrative work
mood
element of narrative structure in literature
tone
literary element; expresses the writer's attitude toward the subject matter