Within the Discussion Board area, write up to 3 paragraphs that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

What are the literary elements of plot, character, setting and point of view?
Which of these elements are most important in developing the theme of a story?
How do these elements contribute to the reader’s understanding and enjoyment of the story?
How the following literary elements (plot, character, setting, style and point of view) develop the theme of a story and contribute to the reader’s understanding and enjoyment of the story.
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