Plot vs Scheme

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Plot

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Scheme

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Plot
 PlotScheme
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/plɒt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/plɑːt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/skiːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skiːm/"]/
SignificadoThe main events in a story or the plan behind it.A plan or program to do something, especially something clever or dishonest.
ExemploThe plot of the movie was full of unexpected twists.The engineer presented his scheme for the new transportation system.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB1B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõessimple, complex, complicated, construct, advance, give away, develop, unfold, involve, development, twist, device, a twist in the plot, a twist of the plot, evil, fiendish, alleged, hatch, uncover, foil, plot against, plot by, garden, vegetable, farm, work, measure something, a plot of landmajor, multi-million-pound, ambitious, have, come up with, design, offer something, provide something, allow something, in a/​the scheme, under a/​the scheme, scheme for, crazy, hare-brained, elaborate, concoct, devise, dream up, involve something
Antônimoschaos, confusion, disorderspontaneity, disorganization
Erros comunsConfused with 'plan' — they mean different things., Using 'plot' as a verb, which is less common., Mixing up 'plot' with 'setting' — 'setting' refers to the time and place, while 'plot' refers to events.Using 'scheme' as a verb instead of a noun., Confusing 'scheme' with 'program' in contexts that require clarification., Assuming 'scheme' only has negative connotations.
Notas de usoUse 'plot' when discussing stories in literature, film, or plays. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless referring to a specific movie or book.Use 'scheme' when discussing organized plans or arrangements, particularly in contexts of strategy or trickery. It's less appropriate in casual conversations unless referring to a specific plan.

Perguntas frequentes: Plot vs Scheme

Qual é a diferença entre Plot e Scheme?

Plot: The main events in a story or the plan behind it. Scheme: A plan or program to do something, especially something clever or dishonest.

Qual é mais comum: Plot e Scheme?

Plot é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Plot e Scheme?

Scheme é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Plot e Scheme estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Plot: B1, Scheme: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Plot e Scheme?

Plot: noun, Scheme: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Plot: The plot of the movie was full of unexpected twists. Scheme: The engineer presented his scheme for the new transportation system.

Posso usar Plot e Scheme de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Plot e Scheme são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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