What is the Definition of Plot
The definition of plot incorporates the 3 major plot lines in every great story:
- Dramatic Action
- Character Emotional Development
- Thematic Significance
Also included in the definition of plot is the all important cause and effect.
Plot is how the dramatic action changes or transforms the protagonist’s emotional development over time through cause and effect in a meaningful way.
See for yourself:
To learn how to incorporate all three plot lines and cause and effect into your novel, memoir, screenplay, follow the 27-Step Tutorial: How Do I Plot a Novel, Memoir, Screenplay?
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