Plot
noun
The sequence of events in a book, film, or play.
The plot of the movie is very suspenseful.
Often appears as...
- plot twist
- plot device
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Literary
noun
A small piece of ground for gardening or building.
They bought a plot of land to grow vegetables.
Often appears as...
- plot of land
- building plot
verb
To plan secretly to do something, usually something harmful.
The villains were plotting to steal the treasure.
Often appears as...
- plot against
- plot to do something
verb
To mark or draw something (such as a graph or map).
The scientist plotted the data on a chart.
Often appears as...
- plot a course
- plot a graph
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Technical
noun
A complex or confusing mass or sequence.
The plot thickens as the story progresses.
Often appears as...
- the plot thickens
- lose the plot
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Idiomatic
noun
The sequence of events in a book, film, or play.
The plot of the movie is very suspenseful.
Often appears as...
- plot twist
- plot device
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A small piece of ground for gardening or building.
They bought a plot of land to grow vegetables.
Often appears as...
- plot of land
- building plot
verb
To plan secretly to do something, usually something harmful.
The villains were plotting to steal the treasure.
Often appears as...
- plot against
- plot to do something
verb
To mark or draw something (such as a graph or map).
The scientist plotted the data on a chart.
Often appears as...
- plot a course
- plot a graph
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A complex or confusing mass or sequence.
The plot thickens as the story progresses.
Often appears as...
- the plot thickens
- lose the plot
Usage tips
Idiomatic
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Pro Tip 1/3Surprise Element
A good plot often includes unexpected twists that surprise readers or viewers.
The film's plot surprised everyone when the hero was revealed as the villain.
Pro Tip 2/3Main Events
Focus on the main events that drive the story forward to understand a plot better.
The plot revolves around the detective's search for the missing painting.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Resolution
Plots usually build up a conflict that is resolved by the end, providing closure.
In the plot, the longstanding feud between the families ends with a peaceful agreement.
Pro Tip 1/3Surprise Element
A good plot often includes unexpected twists that surprise readers or viewers.
The film's plot surprised everyone when the hero was revealed as the villain.
Pro Tip 2/3Main Events
Focus on the main events that drive the story forward to understand a plot better.
The plot revolves around the detective's search for the missing painting.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Resolution
Plots usually build up a conflict that is resolved by the end, providing closure.
In the plot, the longstanding feud between the families ends with a peaceful agreement.
Pro Tip 1/3Surprise Element
A good plot often includes unexpected twists that surprise readers or viewers.
The film's plot surprised everyone when the hero was revealed as the villain.
Pro Tip 2/3Main Events
Focus on the main events that drive the story forward to understand a plot better.
The plot revolves around the detective's search for the missing painting.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Resolution
Plots usually build up a conflict that is resolved by the end, providing closure.
In the plot, the longstanding feud between the families ends with a peaceful agreement.
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John Graham-Cumming: The...
so if you get to the end of the line, it goes around like that. You also need graphics, right? I mean, if you're going to do anything with graphics, so he said, "Well, I need a plotter. I've got a big piece of paper and an ink pen and I'll make it plot." So he designed a plotter as well, and, you know, at that point, I think he got pretty much
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Ideasthesia: How do...
or the well constructed plot of a novel conveyed through perfectly crafted sentences. Most importantly, the network of associations formed by ideasethesia may not only be similar to our linguistic network but may, in fact, be an integral part of it. Rather than the traditional view,
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The Egyptian Book of the...
who gives him final approval to enter the afterlife. In the endless and lush field of reeds, Ani meets his deceased parents. Here, there is no sadness, pain, or anger, but there is work to be done. Like everyone else, Ani must cultivate a plot of land,
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How did Dracula become...
without paying royalties. Despite changes in character names and minor plot points, the parallels were obvious, and the studio was sued into bankruptcy. To prevent more plagiarism attempts, Stoker's widow decided to establish copyright
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What would you do if...
was heartbroken unemployed and divorced up until this point you could have plotted the perfectly straight line of my carefully planned life now I was a dot somewhere off the graph what am I going to do with my life I had no answer
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Roar: The Most Dangerous...
with animals I mean in with them touching them every day was life and death you would never be allowed to do that now good god how to describe roar most films you talk about maybe the plot
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How to write descriptivel...
So, how about writing fiction? How do you suck your readers into your stories? With an exciting plot? Maybe. Fascinating characters? Probably. Beautiful language? Perhaps.
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The nurdles' quest for...
Meet the nurdles. They may be tiny, look harmless, and sound like a bunch of cartoon characters, but don't be fooled. These little guys are plotting ocean domination.
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What makes a hero? -...
New Life This quest has changed the hero; he has outgrown his old life. Resolution All the tangled plot lines get straightened out. Status Quo,
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Underwater Ambush from...
The crocodiles manoeuvre around them with surprising ease. They are intelligent hunters, plotting their attack with precision.
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John Graham-Cumming: The...
so if you get to the end of the line, it goes around like that. You also need graphics, right? I mean, if you're going to do anything with graphics, so he said, "Well, I need a plotter. I've got a big piece of paper and an ink pen and I'll make it plot." So he designed a plotter as well, and, you know, at that point, I think he got pretty much
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Ideasthesia: How do...
or the well constructed plot of a novel conveyed through perfectly crafted sentences. Most importantly, the network of associations formed by ideasethesia may not only be similar to our linguistic network but may, in fact, be an integral part of it. Rather than the traditional view,
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The Egyptian Book of the...
who gives him final approval to enter the afterlife. In the endless and lush field of reeds, Ani meets his deceased parents. Here, there is no sadness, pain, or anger, but there is work to be done. Like everyone else, Ani must cultivate a plot of land,
Video examples
How did Dracula become...
without paying royalties. Despite changes in character names and minor plot points, the parallels were obvious, and the studio was sued into bankruptcy. To prevent more plagiarism attempts, Stoker's widow decided to establish copyright
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What would you do if...
was heartbroken unemployed and divorced up until this point you could have plotted the perfectly straight line of my carefully planned life now I was a dot somewhere off the graph what am I going to do with my life I had no answer
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Roar: The Most Dangerous...
with animals I mean in with them touching them every day was life and death you would never be allowed to do that now good god how to describe roar most films you talk about maybe the plot
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How to write descriptivel...
So, how about writing fiction? How do you suck your readers into your stories? With an exciting plot? Maybe. Fascinating characters? Probably. Beautiful language? Perhaps.
Video examples
The nurdles' quest for...
Meet the nurdles. They may be tiny, look harmless, and sound like a bunch of cartoon characters, but don't be fooled. These little guys are plotting ocean domination.
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
New Life This quest has changed the hero; he has outgrown his old life. Resolution All the tangled plot lines get straightened out. Status Quo,
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Underwater Ambush from...
The crocodiles manoeuvre around them with surprising ease. They are intelligent hunters, plotting their attack with precision.
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Zacky Vengeance
American Musician
We're always talking and plotting and discussing what we can do to give our fans the best possible experience and leave everyone going home with having an amazing time and a memory that will last a lifetime.
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Ramin Djawadi
German Composer
My task is to tell a story with the music. I always like to have themes in terms of characters or plots, and things that can tell a story always interest me the most.
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Emma Donoghue
Irish Playwright
I would say I have sort of a natural gift for character, and following one person's point of view at a time, and dialogue, but I'm not naturally good at strong plot.
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Henry Miller
American Author
Plots and character don't make life. Life is here and now, anytime you say the word, anytime you let her rip.
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Sriram Raghavan
Indian Director
Badlapur' is a drama, a character-driven story. It is not so much about plot.
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George Lucas
American Director
Storytelling is about two things; it's about character and plot.
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Harry Mathews
American Author
I think situations are more important than plot and character.
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Ellen Potter
American Author
I don't plot my novels - I move along with my characters.
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Thomas Steinbeck
American Writer
Plot makes the character just as history makes the man.
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Warren Beatty
American Actor
Character is plot, and casting is character.
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Zacky Vengeance
American Musician
We're always talking and plotting and discussing what we can do to give our fans the best possible experience and leave everyone going home with having an amazing time and a memory that will last a lifetime.
Quote examples
Ramin Djawadi
German Composer
My task is to tell a story with the music. I always like to have themes in terms of characters or plots, and things that can tell a story always interest me the most.
Quote examples
Emma Donoghue
Irish Playwright
I would say I have sort of a natural gift for character, and following one person's point of view at a time, and dialogue, but I'm not naturally good at strong plot.
Quote examples
Henry Miller
American Author
Plots and character don't make life. Life is here and now, anytime you say the word, anytime you let her rip.
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Sriram Raghavan
Indian Director
Badlapur' is a drama, a character-driven story. It is not so much about plot.
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George Lucas
American Director
Storytelling is about two things; it's about character and plot.
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Harry Mathews
American Author
I think situations are more important than plot and character.
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Ellen Potter
American Author
I don't plot my novels - I move along with my characters.
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Thomas Steinbeck
American Writer
Plot makes the character just as history makes the man.
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Warren Beatty
American Actor
Character is plot, and casting is character.
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