1. The fundamental or essential storyline of a narrative, film, book, or other work; the main sequence of events without subplots or details
The basic plot of the movie involves a hero fighting against evil forces.
A trama básica do filme envolve um herói lutando contra forças do mal.
2. The core or main framework upon which a story is built, often used in discussions of storytelling, writing, or narrative structure
Understanding the basic plot helps readers follow the story more easily.
Compreender a trama básica ajuda os leitores a acompanhar a história com mais facilidade.