centralPlotDevice
P21187
predicate
Indicates that one entity functions as the main narrative mechanism or element around which the plot of the other entity is structured.
All labels observed (19)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| usedForPlotDevice | 38 |
| centralPlotDevice canonical | 24 |
| majorPlotElement | 15 |
| causeOfPlot | 8 |
| keyPlotDevice | 6 |
| centralPlot | 5 |
| hasMainPlotDevice | 4 |
| centralMacGuffin | 2 |
| hasCentralPlotDevice | 2 |
| typicalPlotDevice | 2 |
| basedOnSituationInPlot | 1 |
| causeOfKidnappingInPlot | 1 |
| centralMacguffin | 1 |
| centralPlotConnection | 1 |
| centralRoleInPlot | 1 |
| heistPlan | 1 |
| isPlotDeviceFor | 1 |
| mainPlotDevice | 1 |
| purposeInPlot | 1 |
Description generation (PDg)
The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.
Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning. # Instructions Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. # Response Format Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: centralPlotDevice
Generated description
Indicates that one entity functions as the main narrative mechanism or element around which the plot of the other entity is structured.
Sample triples (115)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| Louis Blore | lottery ticket ⓘ |
| Golden Ticket contest | inciting event via predicate surface "centralRoleInPlot" ⓘ |
|
“Hercules and Antaeus”
surface form:
Hercules and Antaeus
|
Antaeus gains strength from contact with the earth via predicate surface "keyPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Will Ferrell as Nick Halsey | yardSale via predicate surface "keyPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| When Time Ran Out | volcanic eruption via predicate surface "majorPlotElement" ⓘ |
| Hostages | A surgeon's family is taken hostage to coerce her into assassinating the President of the United States via predicate surface "centralPlot" ⓘ |
| Myortvye dushi | purchase of "dead souls" (deceased serfs still on tax rolls) ⓘ |
| Milady’s Boudoir | blackmail and leverage over Bertie Wooster via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Point Place High School | school dances via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Point Place High School | exams and grades via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Point Place High School | detention scenes via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Point Place High School | sports events via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Point Place High School | hallway conversations via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Sheila Cabot | her death initiates the murder investigation via predicate surface "causeOfPlot" ⓘ |
| The Pie Hole | cover for murder investigations via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| The Pie Hole | place where resurrected people appear via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Esio Trot | tortoise-related ruse ⓘ |
| Warner Whittemore | balancing work and family life via predicate surface "majorPlotElement" ⓘ |
| Warner Whittemore | dealing with live-in father via predicate surface "majorPlotElement" ⓘ |
| Emily Weaver | decision to seek a divorce from Cal Weaver via predicate surface "causeOfPlot" ⓘ |
|
"Consumed"
surface form:
Consumed
|
search for Beth Greene via predicate surface "hasMainPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Isabel Dodson | mysterious death via predicate surface "causeOfPlot" ⓘ |
| Waterman Cable | employment of Tim the Bear via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Rowcester Abbey | attempted sale of the house via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Rowcester Abbey | greyhound racing scheme via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
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NBS network (fictional)
surface form:
NBS
|
network politics via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
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NBS network (fictional)
surface form:
NBS
|
creative vs. corporate conflict via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
|
NBS network (fictional)
surface form:
NBS
|
live television production challenges via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Carlos Torres | grants his kids' every request for 24 hours ⓘ |
| Gasforth Police Station | clashes between uniformed and CID officers via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Nando Torres | Yes Day via predicate surface "mainPlotDevice" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Ten Little Niggers | series of murders on an isolated island ⓘ |
| Ten Little Niggers | children’s counting rhyme used as a pattern for murders ⓘ |
|
The Simpsons episode "Duffless"
surface form:
Duffless
|
Homer's drunk driving arrest leads him to quit drinking beer for 30 days. via predicate surface "hasMainPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Merrin Williams | her murder via predicate surface "causeOfPlot" ⓘ |
| Battle of Earth | Nano Gauntlet with Infinity Stones via predicate surface "centralMacguffin" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Guy Pearce as Marion Snow | high-stakes rescue mission via predicate surface "majorPlotElement" ⓘ |
| Bluebell medical clinic | medical emergencies in Bluebell via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Bluebell medical clinic | character relationship development via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Dwayne Hoover | mental breakdown via predicate surface "causeOfPlot" ⓘ |
| Mostellaria | supposedly haunted house ⓘ |
| Cistellaria | lost casket ⓘ |
| Cistellaria | tokens of recognition ⓘ |
| Keiji Kiriya | time loop ⓘ |
| Carter's Unique Employment Agency | comedic job placements via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Carter's Unique Employment Agency | guest star introductions via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Springfield Community Church | sermons via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Springfield Community Church | fundraisers via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Springfield Community Church | moral lessons via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice" ⓘ |
| Il cappello di paglia di Firenze | Florentine straw hat NERFINISHED ⓘ |