Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A plot subordinate to the main plot of a literary work or film.
- noun A subdivision of a plot of land, especially a plot used for experimental purposes.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun A
plot within a story, subsidiary to the main plot. - noun A
subdivision of a plot ofland , especially one used for anagricultural experiment .
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Examples
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Just about every lingering subplot is either resolved or set up for resolution, which doesn't leave much old business for next week's conclusion.
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Unfortunately, it's hard to be more precise, because the "nerd herd" subplot is so intrusive and annoying, it makes it almost impossible to follow the main story.
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The vampires seem real making the hunt for them feel genuine; while the romantic second chance at love subplot is cleverly developed as both have a lot of trust issues to overcome although Reign seems indifferent to his knowing that his wife was going to betray him feels off base.
Let the Night Begin-Kathryn Smith « The Merry Genre Go Round Reviews 2008
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Looks like the Mack vs. Major Ryan subplot is going to erupt next week.
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I think it has something to do with the amount of broadcast television I watch, where a subplot is little more than a recurring joke, and the way I've been trying to write.
Ashland: Two more plays joshenglish 2007
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Though classic in its basic themes, this subplot is unique in its subtle exploration of Dorian's psyche.
Archive 2007-02-01 2007
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Though classic in its basic themes, this subplot is unique in its subtle exploration of Dorian's psyche.
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As the postseason begins its month-long run the intriguing subplot is this: Can teams which have struggled so mightily down the homestretch reverse the pattern.
USATODAY.com - Tigers want better postscript after regular-season tailspin 2006
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The subplot is to push Corona ahead of Budweiser and Coors.
Ask an old gringo: grafitti, chili peppers, pickup trucks and women 2006
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The subplot is to push Corona ahead of Budweiser and Coors.
Ask an old gringo: grafitti, chili peppers, pickup trucks and women 2006
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