http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_device: A plot device is an object or character in a story whose sole purpose is to advance the plot of the story, or alternatively to overcome some difficulty in the plot.
Example Usage from Wikipedia on Ally Mcbeal: The show focused on the romantic and personal lives of the main characters, often using legal proceedings as plot devices to contrast or reinforce a character's drama.
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