Example Sentences
"A love story might be a subplot in an adventure novel."
"Subplots add complexity and depth to stories."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of subplot?
Study Tips
To remember subplot, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.