In a narrative or creative writing, a plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, whether it’s told, written, filmed, or sung. The plot is the story, and more specifically, how the story develops, unfolds, and moves in time.
The plot of a story is in reference to the sequence of events that tell the story. The plot encompasses all of the events or actions happening to or being created by the characters.
A plot is a sequence of events in which every cause has an effect, pulling the story towards its conclusion. (from What is Plot?, Ruthanne Reid, The Write Practice)