However, here are 7 commonly discussed literary elements, which you can arrange in any order that works for you:
1. Plot: The sequence of events in a story. This includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
2. Character: The people (or sometimes animals or objects) in a story, their personalities, motivations, and relationships.
3. Setting: The time and place where the story takes place.
4. Conflict: The struggle between opposing forces in a story. This can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or against nature).
5. Theme: The main idea or message of the story. It is often an abstract concept or universal truth explored in the narrative.
6. Point of View: The perspective from which the story is told. Common examples include first-person, third-person limited, and third-person omniscient.
7. Style: The unique way a writer uses language, including their diction (word choice), syntax (sentence structure), and imagery (figurative language).
Remember: These elements are interconnected and work together to create a cohesive and impactful story.