Narration

 Narration is the act of telling a sequence of events, often in chronological order. The narrator is the speaker who is telling the sequence of events. The narrator is not necessarily the same as the author, especially in fiction. The narrator may be from 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person point of view. A 3rd person point of view may be limited or omniscient. Narrators always have a type of bias. If the bias is large enough, the narrator may be considered unreliable.

Character

an individual represented in a narrative text. Characters may be round or flat, as well as dynamic or static. Important characters include the protagonist and antagonist. Characters also have different motivations.

Characterization

 the method used by a writer to develop a character. Characterization may be direct or indirect.

Mood

is the emotional effect of a story, the atmosphere.

Setting

is the time, place, or social context in which a story occurs.

Plot

a series of related events. It consists of the exposition, conflict (internal or external), complications (tension), a climax, and a resolution. The plot may be in a chronological sequence or use flashback. There may also be foreshadowing. Plot may create tension or suspense.