According to the essay, "i just couldn't put it down! ", what does the plot of a story mainly do?

a. explains why each event causes the next event to happen
b. provides details about events that happened in the past
c. describes the characters and their motivations
d. reveals which elements of the story are historically accurate

A. Explains why each event causes the next event to happen.

The plot can be understood as a series of events that are connected to each other. These events are linked together by a chain of cause and effect, and the characters are the ones that experience this series of events. Therefore, a well-developed plot should explain why each event causes the next one to happen.