ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the term for a secondary strand in a plot?
A
Backstory
B
Second Plot
C
Subplot
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In fiction, a subplot is a secondary strand of the plot that is a supporting side story for any story or for the main plot. Subplots may connect to main plots, in either time and place or thematic significance. Subplots often involve supporting characters, those besides the protagonist or antagonist.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Is A Subplot? A subplot is otherwise known as a minor story or a secondary plot which often runs parallel to the main plot.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three main types of subplots: romantic, conflict, and expository.

Detailed explanation-4: -In fiction writing, the definition of a subplot is a side story that runs parallel to the main plot. It has a secondary strand of characters and events that can infuse important information into the main storyline.

Detailed explanation-5: -In screenwriting for film and television, a subplot is one of the threads of the plot that is supporting the main plot. There can be more than one subplot, and they can have crossover scenes with the main plot. Subplots usually have their own supporting characters besides the protagonist or antagonist.

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