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subplot

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌbˌplɒt]

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Learn how to use subplot in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “storytelling”

(noun) a subplot is a smaller story that happens alongside the main story. It's like a side adventure that also helps make the main story more interesting, but it's not the main focus.

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In the movie, the subplot about the hero's childhood added a lot of depth to the main story.

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The book had no subplot, so the story felt very simple and one-dimensional.

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What subplot do you think is the most interesting in the latest film?

Context: “literature”

(noun) a subplot can also refer to a secondary story or theme in a piece of writing, such as a novel or play. This secondary theme runs alongside the main theme and can add extra meaning or character development.

Example

The subplot involving the friendship between two minor characters was really touching.

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Without a good subplot, the main plot felt rushed and less impactful.

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How does the subplot enhance the overall message of the story?

How to pronounce subplot

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌbˌplɒt]

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