plot
plot
Meaning of plot
the story of a book, film or play
die Geschichte eines Buchs, Films oder Stücks
Pronunciation
plot with German translation
plot usage examples
The plot of the movie is very exciting.
Die Handlung des Films ist sehr spannend.
I already know the plot of the book.
Ich kenne die Handlung des Buches schon.
plot synonyms
What's the difference between plot, storyline, story, narrative, subplot, thread, and arc
Almost the same; the line of events in a story.
ENThe storyline becomes more dramatic in the second half.
Broader and more conversational.
ENThe story is exciting from beginning to end.
Formal: the way a story is told.
ENThe novel uses a dual narrative.
Advanced: broader words
A secondary line of the plot.
ENThe subplot adds humor to the main story.
One line of events in a story.
ENThe detective thread runs through the whole novel.
The development of a story or character.
ENHer character arc is one of the strongest parts of the film.
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Questions about this word
plot meaning: what does it mean?
the story of a book, film or play
plot pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
plot is pronounced as /plɒt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
plot definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die Handlung des Films ist sehr spannend. Translation: The plot of the movie is very exciting.
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