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What is a parallel plot?
• a scene in a story that resolves a major conflict or problem in the story
• a story structure in which the plot unfolds in a linear and continuous fashion
a story structure in which multiple plot lines take place at the same time
a scene in a story that jumps back in time to show something that happened before the story began

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Correct answer: "a story structure in which multiple plot lines take place at the same time."

Explanation: A parallel plot (or parallel narrative) follows two or more separate storylines concurrently; they may intersect, influence each other, or mirror similar themes. Examples: films like Love Actually or Crash, or novels that alternate between different characters' perspectives.