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What are important literary elements?
You have probably heard of these literary elements: setting, plot, characterization, conflict, point of view, theme, and tone.
What is the difference between literary elements and literary devices?
Both literary elements and literary techniques can rightly be called literary devices. Literary techniques are specific, deliberate constructions of language which an author uses to convey meaning.
What is a literary genre?
A literary genre is a category of literary composition. Genres may be determined by literary technique, tone, content, or even length

Question: What are the most important ones
Self-contained rewrite: What are the most important literary genres?