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For governments at war, the media is an instrument of war or an element in war that is to be controlled.
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What does element mean in the quotes gathered here?
A necessary or defining ingredient in something, whether that's an abstract art movement, an actor's performance, or the tension inside a piece of fiction.
Why do people search for quotes about a single element?
It's a flexible word for naming the one factor that makes something work, so readers search it when trying to articulate what's missing or essential in their own creative work.
Is there a quote here about acting specifically?
Yes, one calls surprise a huge element in acting, treating unpredictability as central to a convincing performance rather than a bonus.
Does any quote apply the idea to writing fiction?
One does, arguing that even feel-good fiction needs an element of darkness in it to actually work as a story.
Where can I read more quotes about creativity and art?
The Elements quotes page expands on this same idea with a wider set of lines.
The closing pair argues for risk as an essential working element, and, more surprisingly, for a real element of darkness inside otherwise feel-good fiction.
