Your text book is probably your best source of information to answer this question.
You may also want to consult some of these sites.
http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS342&q=elements+of+writing
what are the elements of writing?
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elements of writing are setting, point of view, characters, plot, theme, title, etc.
Sara, those elements only apply to fiction -- not to the various forms of non-fiction.
I suggest you read some of the sites I posted above.
I suggest you read some of the sites I posted above.
oh sorry, I kind of got confused.