fictional plot device
C41494
concept
A fictional plot device is a narrative element, object, or event introduced primarily to advance the story, create conflict, or enable character development, often without requiring full logical or realistic justification.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| fictional plot device canonical | 1 |
| literary plot device | 1 |
| motivation device in fiction | 1 |
Description generation (CDg)
The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the class name and this instruction.
Instruction
generate a one-sentence description for a given conceptual class. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the conceptional class]"
Input
Class: fictional plot device
Generated description
A fictional plot device is a narrative element, object, or event introduced primarily to advance the story, create conflict, or enable character development, often without requiring full logical or realistic justification.
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Flood on the Floss | literary plot device |
| Mark Robarts to endorse bills | — |
| Scooby Snacks | motivation device in fiction |