Subplot

/sˈʌbplɒt/

/ˈsəbpɫɑt/

Subplot

a series of events in a novel, movie, etc. that is separate from the main story and is less important but is linked to it

Examples

1. They bring in a subplot.

2. We need a subplot.

3. But this subplot is mostly used an opportunity for comedy. -

4. So every subplot is really just the plot of a subcharacter.