Do you know where I can find chapter by chapter view of a book?
Is a plot the same as a summary of a short story?
You may find these summaries here:
http://www.sparknotes.com/
Plot and summary are often the same.
http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/76037/difference-between-synopsis-and-plot
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_(narrative)
To find a chapter-by-chapter view of a book, you have a few options:
1. Online bookstores: Websites like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or other online retailers often provide a "Look Inside" feature for many books. This allows you to preview a portion of the book, including chapter headings and possibly some content.
2. E-book platforms: Platforms like Kindle or other e-reader services often offer previews or "sneak peeks" of books that include chapter information.
3. Book sample websites: There are websites dedicated to providing book samples, such as BookishFirst or BookBub. These platforms often allow you to access a few chapters of a book to get a taste of its content.
Regarding your second question, a plot and a summary have some similarities but are not exactly the same. Here's an explanation of each:
1. Plot: The plot refers to the sequence of events that make up a story. It includes the exposition (introduction of characters and setting), rising action (events leading to the climax), climax (the turning point or highest point of tension in the story), falling action (events that occur after the climax), and resolution (conclusion or ending of the story).
2. Summary: A summary, on the other hand, is a concise description or overview of the main points or events in a story. It typically highlights the key elements of the plot, including the main characters, the setting, and the significant events that occur.
While a summary may include the main elements of the plot, it does not provide as much detail or depth as the full plot. A summary aims to give a brief understanding of the story, often in just a few sentences or paragraphs, while a plot encompasses the entire sequence of events in a more comprehensive manner.