Underplot
Pronunciation: /ˈəndɝˈpɫɑt/
Underplot (noun)
- a secondary story in a play or book that supports the main story.
- a secret plan or scheme, often to achieve something illegal or harmful.
Examples
- The novel's underplot added depth to the main narrative.
- An intriguing underplot kept the readers engaged throughout the book.
Common collocations: reveal the underplot, complex underplot, uncover an underplot, sinister underplot