Plot:
A plot is the events that make up a story, particularly as they relate to one another in a pattern, in a sequence, through cause and effect, how the reader views the story, or simply by coincidence. In other words, a plot is a gist of a story, and composed of casual events, which means a series of linked by “and so”.
Story:
The story is an account imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment. Story development does not equal a better plot. The story is the idea, the general theme, and the loose interpretation of the event in its entirety.
Differences:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful | An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment |
| Synonyms | Maneuver, design, trick, scam | Article, legend, version, fiction and comedy |
| Antonyms | Innocence and ignorance | Truth and non-fiction |
| Word origin | It is originated Late Old English of unknown origin. | It is originated Middle English (denoting a historical account or representation): shortening of Anglo-Norman French estorie, from Latin historia |
| About | Plot development is brief, specific and tight. | Story development is about creating details and embellishments to make the plot engaging. |
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| Plot | Plot development equals a better story. | Story development does not equal a better plot. |
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