Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the difference between plot and structure?

Plot is the narrative of a work, while structure is the organization of a work.
Plot is the theme of a work, while structure is the characterization of a work.
Plot is the order of events, while structure is the meaning of a work.
Plot is the setting of a work, while structure is the resolution of a work.

The correct answer is: Plot is the narrative of a work, while structure is the organization of a work.

Plot refers to the events and actions that occur in a story, while structure refers to how those events and actions are organized and presented. Option B is incorrect because plot is not the same as theme - theme is the deeper message or lesson conveyed by a work. Option C is incorrect because plot is not the same as meaning - meaning refers to the overall significance of a work. Option D is incorrect because plot is not the same as setting - setting is the time and place in which a story takes place.