How would u identify literary techniques with literary elements?

Question

i don't know the difference between these two terms in literature. i need help.

Answer 1

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"Literary devices refers to specific aspects of literature, in the sense of its universal function as an art form which expresses ideas through language, or with regard to a particular work, which we can recognize, identify, interpret and/or analyze. Both literary elements and literary techniques can rightly be called literary devices.

Literary elements refers to particular characteristics of a whole text. They are not “used,” per se, by authors; these are the elements of storytelling which are common to all literary and narrative forms. For example, every story has a theme, every story has a setting, every story has a conflict, every story is written from a particular point-of-view, etc. In order to be discussed legitimately as part of a textual analysis, literary elements must be specifically identified for that particular text.

Literary techniques refers to any specific, deliberate constructions or choices of language which an author uses to convey meaning. An author’s use of a literary technique usually occurs with a single word or phrase, or a particular group of words or phrases, at one single point in a text. Unlike literary elements, literary techniques are not necessarily present in every text; they represent deliberate, conscious choices by individual authors. Such tecnhiques include stream-of-consciousness, mixing styles and genres, unusual layout on the page, breaking rules of grammar and form, odd or unstable narrative perspectives, onomatopoeia, aporia, etc.?
15. Metafictional techniques
Does the author call attention to his or her own process of narration?
Are the narrator’s position, role, and thoughts as a storyteller mentioned explicitly in the text? What function do they serve?

Literary terms refers to the words themselves with which we identify and designate literary elements and techniques. They are not found in literature and they are not “used” by authors."

Answer 2

no one can answer this for you because we don't even know what piece of literature you're referring to.