What is the difference between play and plot?

[Juiceful1978]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #108 "Postcard: Writer", question 3

Many people have not followed the ......... of the story.

(a) plot
(b) play
(c) plan

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #108 "Postcard: Writer", answer 3

Many people have not followed the plot of the story.

Correct answer: (a) plot

Your answer was: incorrect
Many people have not followed the play of the story.
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why can use play?

[Torsten]

Hi Juiceful,

The word "plot" describes the main idea or theme of a story or book. The phrase 'play of the story' does not exist. Let me know if this helps.
Regards,
Torsten
PS: Your question should read "Why can't I use play"?

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[Myfrndzz]

ya it is helpful but if you can give some more stuff it wud become more understandable

[Maxmax]

Hello! I would like to know, why can't I use the word "plan" in this test? Doesn't the "plot" mean the "plan" in this context?

[Beeesneees]

Hello Maxmax.
The correct term here is 'plot'. This is the actual 'storyline' and although is a part of the author's planning, we do not refer to it in that way.
When authors plan a story they consider things such as the characters, setting and period of their story, as well as the plot - the way their story will run from the introduction through to the climax and on to a resolution.
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Cheers m' dears!

[Maxmax]

So, "plot" is more accurate word here, and "plan" have too wide meaning?

[Beeesneees]

That's correct.
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Cheers m' dears!

[Maxmax]

I've got it, thank you very much!