Narrative Elements: Narrative elements are the parts of a story that shape the entire work. Setting, foreshadowing and characterization all contribute to a storyline in important ways. These elements of storytelling are traditionally associated with fiction, but they can also appear in nonfiction works.
Literary Devices: Literary devices are the tools and techniques of language that authors use to convey meaning. Skilled use of literary devices brings richness and clarity to a text. The devices we’ve chosen apply to both fiction and nonfiction.