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Explain the term plot. - English

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Explain the term plot.

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The plot is the series of events that take place during the course of the play. It is like the plan or scheme of the play. It has a beginning, middle, and an end.

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पाठ 4.1: History of English Drama - Objective Test [पृष्ठ १३७]

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पाठ 4.1 History of English Drama
Objective Test | Q 8 | पृष्ठ १३७

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