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    Plot
    /plät/

    noun

    • 1. a plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful: "they have been jailed for their part in a plot to defraud a Swiss bank" Similar conspiracyintriguesecret plan/schemestratagem
    • 2. the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence: "the plot consists almost entirely of a man and woman falling in love" Similar storylinestorychain of eventsscenario

    verb

    • 1. secretly make plans to carry out (an illegal or harmful action): "the two men are serving sentences for plotting a bomb campaign" Similar planschemearrangeorganize
    • 2. devise the sequence of events in (a play, novel, movie, or similar work): "she would plot a chapter as she drove"
  2. Plot is the sequence of interconnected events within the story of a play, novel, film, epic, or other narrative literary work. More than simply an account of what happened, plot reveals the cause-and-effect relationships between the events that occur.

  3. Plot refers to what actions and/or events take place in a story and the causal relationship between them. Narrative encompasses aspects of a story that include choices by the writer as to how the story is told, such as point of view , verb tense, tone , and voice .

  4. What is Plot? In a narrative or creative writing, a plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, whether its told, written, filmed, or sung. The plot is the story, and more specifically, how the story develops, unfolds, and moves in time. Plots are typically made up of five main elements:

  5. Nov 7, 2023 · What is plot? This guide includes a complete definition of plot, a plot diagram template, and tips from professional editors on how to plot a book.

  6. Plot is a sequence of events in a story in which the main character is put into a challenging situation that forces them to make increasingly difficult choices, driving the story toward a climactic event and resolution.

  7. Jan 9, 2024 · The plot isn’t just a random assortment of occurrences; it’s what gives a story its meaning and emotional impact. A compelling plot weaves together the characters’ journeys, their development, and the ultimate resolution, serving as a vehicle for the themes and messages the writer wishes to convey.

  8. What is plot in a story? In writing, plot is the sequence of events that guides a narrative such as a novel, short story, play, or film. Every time a character makes a choice or reacts to the consequences of a choice, the plot of the story moves forward.

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