희곡, 소설, 영화 등에서 중심 줄거리와 병행하여 전개되는 부차적인 이야기.
A secondary or subordinate plot in a play, novel, or film that runs parallel to the main story and often supports it.
예문:
"The romantic subplot between the two supporting characters added emotional depth to the thriller."
"Critics argued that the complex subplot distracted the audience from the main theme of the play."
"A well-crafted subplot can provide essential background information about the protagonist's past."