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Look up plot in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In the physical sciences, tables of data collected from experiments on physical processes are often visualised through the use of a particular graph, sometimes called a line chart. ... For other uses, see Plot. ... relation graph theory In mathematics, the graph of a function f is the collection of all ordered pairs (x,f(x)). In particular, graph means the graphical representation of this collection, in the form of a curve or surface, together with axes, etc. ... The word isobar derives from the two ancient Greek words, ιÏÎ¿Ï (isos), meaning equal, and βαÏÎ¿Ï (baros), meaning weight. In meteorology, thermodynamics, and similar science (and engineering), an isobar is a contour line of equal or constant pressure on a graph, plot, or map. ... An isotherm is a line of equal or constant temperature on a graph, plot, or map; an isopleth of temperature. ... In meteorology, an isogon is a line of equal or constant wind direction on a graph, plot, or map; an isopleth of wind direction. ... An isotach is a line of equal or constant wind speed on a graph, plot, or map; an isopleth of wind speed. ... An isohume is a line of equal or constant humidity on a graph, plot, or map; an isopleth of humidity. ... An isodrosotherm is a line of equal or constant dew point on a graph, plot, or map; an isopleth of dew point. ... The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ... Conspiracy, besides its ordinary meaning (see conspiracy), means: Conspiracy theory, a theory that defies common historical or current understanding of events, under the claim that those events are the result of manipulations by one or more secretive powers. ... In the law of tort, the legal elements necessary to establish a civil conspiracy are substantially the same as for establishing a criminal conspiracy, i. ... In the criminal law, a conspiracy is an agreement between natural persons to break the law at some time in the future, and, in some cases, with at least one overt act in furtherance of that agreement. ... In a political sense, conspiracy refers to a group of persons united in the goal of usurping or overthrowing an established political power. ...
A plot device is a person or an object introduced to a story to affect or advance the plot of the story.
In the hands of a skilled writer, the reader or viewer won't notice that the device is a construction of the author—it will seem to follow naturally from the setting or characters in the story.
A MacGuffin is a plot device which is unimportant in and of itself, but is the catalyst for the action which surrounds it.