Plot and themes

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When it comes to discussing literature,​ two words that often come up are plot and theme.​ While they may seem interchangeable,​ they actually have distinct meanings and purposes within a story.​

green line — plot

red flower — theme

Plot

A theme is the underlying message 
or meaning of a story.​ It is the central idea or concept that the author is trying to convey to the reader.​ Themes are often abstract and can be interpreted 
in different ways by different readers.​

A theme is the underlying message or meaning of a story.​ It is the central idea or concept that the author is trying to convey to the reader.​ Themes are often abstract and can be interpreted 
in different ways by different readers.​

Theme

It has taught me resilience

— Tom Holland

Theme

vs

Plot

They are both integral components of any piece of writing.​

While plot drives the story forward and keeps the reader engaged,​ theme adds depth and meaning to the narrative.​

It has taught me resilience

— Tom Holland

How to use “Plot” in a sentence

The plot of the play was intricate and well-crafted

The movie had a predictable plot

The plot of the novel was full of twists and turns

It's a show that will take you on twists and turns — you'll never 
know where you are or what's going on — and then it will all come to a miraculous conclusion 
toward the end

— Tom Holland

thank you