"plot device" meaning in All languages combined

See plot device on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: plot devices [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} plot device (plural plot devices)
  1. An element introduced into a story, film, etc. to advance its plot. Wikipedia link: plot device Categories (topical): Fiction, Plot devices
    Sense id: en-plot_device-en-noun-2HtoZNIL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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