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subplot

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sub·plot  (sbplt)
n.
1. A plot subordinate to the main plot of a literary work or film. Also called counterplot, underplot.
2. A subdivision of a plot of land, especially a plot used for experimental purposes.

subplot [ˈsʌbˌplɒt]
n
(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a subordinate or auxiliary plot in a novel, play, film, etc.
Translations
subplot [ˈsʌbˌplɒt] Nintriga f secundaria
subplot
subplot [ˈsʌbˌplɒt] nvicenda secondaria


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Regardless, it promises to be a fascinating subplot in the new term.
However, we don't believe a word of it, including the depressingly familiar subplot of the gawky hero's best friend proclaiming his heterosexuality despite evidence to the contrary.
Jackman snarls and sheds the odd tear during the romantic subplot but emotion is waylaid by action.
 
 
 
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