Plot vs. Graph — What's the Difference?

The main storyline of a narrative work.

A diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables measured along a pair of axes at right angles.

A piece of land used for a specific purpose.

A collection of points whose interconnections represent a set of relationships.

A plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.

A written symbol representing a sound or a combination of sounds in phonetics.

The sequence of events in a play, novel, movie, or similar work.

A chart used to compare data points in various categories.

A graphical representation in literature or film studies, showing the structure of a narrative.

To plot or trace on a graph.

A plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful

A diagram that exhibits a relationship, often functional, between two sets of numbers as a set of points having coordinates determined by the relationship. Also called plot.

The main events of a play, novel, film, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence

A pictorial device, such as a pie chart or bar graph, used to illustrate quantitative relationships. Also called chart.

A small piece of ground marked out for a purpose such as building or gardening

The spelling of a word.

A graph showing the relation between two variables.

Any of the possible forms of a grapheme.

Secretly make plans to carry out (an illegal or harmful action)

A written character that represents a vowel, consonant, syllable, word, or other expression and that cannot be further analyzed.

Devise the sequence of events in (a play, novel, film, or similar work)

To represent by a graph.

Mark (a route or position) on a chart

To plot (a function) on a graph.

A small piece of ground, generally used for a specific purpose

A data chart (graphical representation of data) intended to illustrate the relationship between a set (or sets) of numbers (quantities, measurements or indicative numbers) and a reference set, whose elements are indexed to those of the former set(s) and may or may not be numbers.

A measured area of land; a lot.

(mathematics) A set of points constituting a graphical representation of a real function; (formally) a set of tuples $(x\_1,\; x\_2,\; \backslash ldots,\; x\_m,\; y)\backslash in\backslash R^\{m+1\}$, where $y=f(x\_1,\; x\_2,\; \backslash ldots,\; x\_m)$ for a given function $f:\; \backslash R^m\backslash rightarrow\backslash R$. See also Graph of a function Category:en:Curves Category:en:Functions

A ground plan, as for a building; a diagram.

(graph theory) A set of vertices (or nodes) connected together by edges; (formally) an ordered pair of sets $(V,E)$, where the elements of $V$ are called vertices or nodes and $E$ is a set of pairs (called edges) of elements of $V$. See also Graph (discrete mathematics)

See graph1.

(topology) A topological space which represents some graph (ordered pair of sets) and which is constructed by representing the vertices as points and the edges as copies of the real interval [0,1] (where, for any given edge, 0 and 1 are identified with the points representing the two vertices) and equipping the result with a particular topology called the graph topology.

The pattern or sequence of interrelated events in a work of fiction, as a novel or film.

A morphism $\backslash Gamma\_f$ from the domain of $f$ to the product of the domain and codomain of $f$, such that the first projection applied to $\backslash Gamma\_f$ equals the identity of the domain, and the second projection applied to $\backslash Gamma\_f$ is equal to $f$.

A secret plan to accomplish a hostile or illegal purpose; a scheme.

A graphical unit on the token-level, the abstracted fundamental shape of a character or letter as distinct from its ductus (realization in a particular typeface or handwriting on the instance-level) and as distinct by a grapheme on the type-level by not fundamentally distinguishing meaning.

To represent graphically, as on a chart

(transitive) To draw a graph.

To locate (points or other figures) on a graph by means of coordinates.

To draw a graph of a function.

To draw (a curve) connecting points on a graph.

A curve or surface, the locus of a point whose coördinates are the variables in the equation of the locus; as, a graph of the exponential function.

To write or develop the plot of

A diagram symbolizing a system of interrelations of variable quantities using points represented by spots, or by lines to represent the relations of continuous variables. More than one set of interrelations may be presented on one graph, in which case the spots or lines are typically distinguishable from each other, as by color, shape, thickness, continuity, etc. A diagram in which relationships between variables are represented by other visual means is sometimes called a graph, as in a bar graph, but may also be called a chart.

To form a plot for; prearrange secretly or deviously

A drawing illustrating the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes

To form or take part in a plot; scheme

Represent by means of a graph;

To write or develop the plot for a work of fiction

Plot upon a graph

(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.

An area or land used for building on or planting on.

A graph or diagram drawn by hand or produced by a mechanical or electronic device.

A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable.

Contrivance; deep reach thought; ability to plot or intrigue.

Participation in any stratagem or conspiracy.

A plan; a purpose.

Attractive physical attributes of characters involved in a story, originating from ironic juxtaposition with the original meaning (course of the story).

To conceive (a crime, misdeed etc).

(transitive) To trace out (a graph or diagram).

(transitive) To mark (a point on a graph, chart, etc).

A small extent of ground; a plat; as, a garden plot.

A plantation laid out.

A plan or draught of a field, farm, estate, etc., drawn to a scale.

Any scheme, stratagem, secret design, or plan, of a complicated nature, adapted to the accomplishment of some purpose, usually a treacherous and mischievous one; a conspiracy; an intrigue; as, the Rye-house Plot.

A share in such a plot or scheme; a participation in any stratagem or conspiracy.

Contrivance; deep reach of thought; ability to plot or intrigue.

A plan; a purpose.

In fiction, the story of a play, novel, romance, or poem, comprising a complication of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.

To make a plot, map, pr plan, of; to mark the position of on a plan; to delineate.

To form a scheme of mischief against another, especially against a government or those who administer it; to conspire.

To contrive a plan or stratagem; to scheme.

To plan; to scheme; to devise; to contrive secretly.

A secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal);

A small area of ground covered by specific vegetation;

The story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.;

A chart or map showing the movements or progress of an object

Plan secretly, usually something illegal;

Make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows how things work or how they are constructed

Make a plat of;

Generally, a plot involves characters whose actions and decisions drive the narrative forward. However, in some experimental or non-traditional narratives, the "characters" could be ideas or abstract concepts.

A graph is used to visually represent data, aiding in the analysis and interpretation of quantitative information, whereas a plot is used in storytelling to outline the sequence of events in a narrative.

While graphs are extensively used in scientific and mathematical fields, they are also used in business, economics, education, and anywhere data visualization is beneficial.

While plots are most commonly associated with fiction, they can also be found in non-fiction narratives where factual events are structured in a compelling and engaging manner.

Interpreting plots requires narrative analysis and comprehension skills, while graph interpretation involves numerical literacy and the ability to understand visual data representations.

Yes, while many plots follow a traditional structure, they can vary greatly, especially in non-linear narratives or stories that employ unconventional storytelling techniques.

The purpose of a plot is to structure the narrative, connecting events in a meaningful way to engage and entertain the audience through emotional and psychological experiences.

Common types of graphs include line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, scatter plots, and histograms, each suited to different kinds of data and analysis.

A plot typically refers to the storyline or sequence of events in a narrative, while a graph is a diagram showing the relationship between variables, often used in mathematics and science.

While graphs are widely used in mathematics, they are also utilized in various fields such as economics, science, and business for data analysis and visualization.

Accuracy in a graph is crucial as it represents objective data. Misrepresentation or inaccuracies can lead to incorrect conclusions and misinterpretations of the data.

Yes, a plot can be visualized using a plot diagram or narrative arc, but it differs from a graph as it represents story elements rather than numerical data.

A plot helps understand the sequence and structure of a narrative, while a graph aids in visualizing and interpreting data relationships and trends.

Plots can range from simple to complex, depending on the narrative structure, while graphs can vary in complexity based on the data set and the type of graph used.

Yes, a graph can be part of a plot in a story, especially in genres like science fiction or academic narratives, where data plays a key role in the storyline.