Hook and Plot

Hook

Hook noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.

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Plot and hook are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plot" instead a noun "Hook".

Nearby Words: hooked, hookup, hooker, hooking, hooky

Plot noun - A secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends.

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Hook and plot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hook" instead a noun "Plot".

Nearby Words: plotted, plotting, plotless

good	good hook	good plot
long	long hook	long plot
similar	similar hook	similar plot
typical	typical hook	typical plot
Other adjectives: original, many, true, single, simple, actual, entire, real, large, big, great, little, main, interesting, major, minor, primary, different, said.

sequence	hook sequence	plot sequence
way	hook way	plot way

Needless to say, it's still lost and it makes for a fine story hook/plot device/MacGuffin

Source: Finders Rulers
The Legend of Zelda Oracle games: Have a sequel hook to a previous game: Link leaves on a small sailboat, setting the pieces for the plot of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.

Source: Sequel Hook
In fact, this method is so common the audience will identify any unresolved plot element or any ending short of Happily Ever After or Kill 'em All as a hook.

Source: Sequel Hook

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