Narrative Elements:
* Plot: The sequence of events that make up the story.
* Characters: The people, animals, or creatures that inhabit the story and drive the plot.
* Setting: The time and place in which the story takes place.
* Conflict: The struggle or problem that the characters face.
* Resolution: The outcome of the conflict.
Literary Devices:
* Symbolism: Using objects, characters, or events to represent something else, often an abstract concept.
* Metaphor: Comparing two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
* Simile: Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as."
* Imagery: Vivid language that appeals to the senses.
* Figurative language: Language that goes beyond the literal meaning to create a special effect.
* Foreshadowing: Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
* Irony: A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.
Themes:
* Central ideas or messages that the story explores.
* Themes can be explicitly stated or implied.
* Common themes include love, loss, redemption, good vs. evil, etc.
Other Conveyance Methods:
* Dialogue: Conversations between characters.
* Narrator: The voice that tells the story.
* Point of view: The perspective from which the story is told.
* Tone: The author's attitude toward the subject matter.
* Style: The author's unique way of writing.
Ultimately, the effectiveness of any method depends on the skill of the writer and the specific story being told.