A literary element (or element inside literature) is an element found in whole works of literature.
Literary elements are not "used" by authors; but instead, they exist inherently in forms of literature and are derived by the readers of a work in question. Theme, characterization, conflict, setting, protagonist, antagonist, and point of view are among the many literary elements that exist. They can be about the setting, plot, or even the characters. An example of this is foreshadowing. Some examples of this can include: Motifs, Symbols, Conflicts, and Allusions.