minor plot

noun phrase

Meaning

A secondary narrative thread in a story that supports the main action without being the primary focus.

Examples

The novel's minor plot about the protagonist's childhood friend added depth to the character's motivations.
While the main conflict was the war, the minor plot focused on the soldiers' daily struggle to find food.

Synonyms: subplot, side story, secondary plot, underplot

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minor plot

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪnər plɒt/

Definition

A secondary narrative thread in a story that supports the main action without being the primary focus.

Examples

The novel's minor plot about the protagonist's childhood friend added depth to the character's motivations.
While the main conflict was the war, the minor plot focused on the soldiers' daily struggle to find food.
Critics praised the film for its tight pacing, noting that even the minor plot felt essential to the overall theme.

Synonyms of minor plot

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