A through line, sometimes written as “through-line” or “throughline,” connects themes and story structure in short stories, books, playscripts, and screenplays. Novelists, screenwriters, and playwrights might build a through line off recurring motifs, character traits, or even external plot points. A through line can maintain and ... More @Wikipedia
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