2.1.3 - Introducing Subplots (Briefly)
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Practice Questions
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Define a subplot in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about what a main plot is and describe how a subplot relates to it.
Name a book or movie with a subplot.
💡 Hint: Consider stories you know and think of side stories that involve supporting characters.
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What is a subplot?
💡 Hint: Think about what complements the main narrative.
True or False: Subplots are unimportant to the overall story.
💡 Hint: Consider whether a story could be just as engaging without its subplots.
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Design a short story outline that includes a main plot and at least two distinct subplots. Explain how they interconnect.
💡 Hint: Think about how the subplots can reflect or contrast the main plot's themes.
Critique a novel you are familiar with, identifying its subplots and discussing their effectiveness in enhancing the main narrative.
💡 Hint: Consider emotional and thematic impacts of the subplots on the reader's experience.
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