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plot

/plɒt/
Meanings
  • noun

    A series of related events or situations; a storyline.

    - "The plot of the novel revolves around the themes of love and betrayal."
    - "The twists and turns in the plot kept me on the edge of my seat."
  • verb

    To scheme or make secret plans.

    - "The villain plotted to steal the jewels from the museum."
    - "The rebels were plotting a revolution against the government."
Pronunciation
  1. /plɑt/



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Synonyms

conspiracy , scheme , parcel , storyline , lot , scheme , becast
Rhymes
Words rhyming with plot
pot , plotter , mop , dope , mot , not , top , hop
Variants
List of all variants of plot that leads to same result
plot , plotless , plotlessness , plotlessnesses , plots , plotted , plotting , lose the plot , loses the plot , losing the plot , lost the plot , burial plot , hatch a plot , the plot thickens
Etymology
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From Middle English plotten, from Old North French plotter, from Latin plotare, to plot, scheme, plan.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'plot' comes from the Old French word 'plotte', meaning 'a small plot of land'.

  2. In mathematics, a plot is a graphical representation of data.

  3. The word 'plot' has been used in English since the 14th century.

Related Concepts
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  1. Narrative: The sequence of events in a story, presented in a logical order.

  2. Storyline: The main thread of a narrative, following the progression of events and the development of characters.

  3. Subplot: A secondary storyline that runs parallel to the main plot, often providing additional context or depth to the main narrative.

Quotes
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  1. … as he stood before the great dripping department store which now occupied the big "plot" of ground where once had stood both the Amberson Hotel and the Amberson Opera House.

    - Booth Tarkington,{it}The Magnificent Ambersons{/it},1918

  2. When I returned with the pistol the table had been cleared, and Holmes was engaged in his favourite occupation of scraping upon his violin. "The "plot" thickens," he said, as I entered …

    - Arthur Conan Doyle,{it}A Study in Scarlet{/it},1887

  3. Her books are page-turners, and yet there is more going on in them than just the mechanics of a clever "plot" …

    - Robin McKinley,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},17 May 1987
Culture
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In literature, a well-crafted plot is essential for engaging readers and keeping them invested in the story. It involves creating a clear and compelling narrative structure with well-defined characters, conflict, and resolution. The plot can be linear or non-linear, and can include elements of suspense, surprise, and twists.

How to Memorize "plot"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a series of interconnected events or situations.
    - Visualize the progression of the story from beginning to end.

  2. associate

    - Associate the plot with a particular genre or style.
    - Create mental images of the characters and their actions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use acronyms or mnemonic devices to remember the key elements of the plot.
    - Create a mental map or diagram of the plot to help remember the sequence of events.

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