plotspecific
Plotspecific is a term used in narrative theory to describe elements that arise from the particular configuration of events within a single plot rather than from universal patterns. It denotes features that are contingent on the story’s unique causal structure and would not necessarily appear in other narratives with different sequences of events.
Plot-specific elements include twists, reversals, or revelations whose meaning only becomes clear once earlier plot points
Examples may include information revealed at a late stage that retroactively changes the reader’s understanding of
In practice, plot-specific analysis is used alongside discussions of character motivation and theme. Critics note that