A McGuffin is also pronounced as MacGuffin or Maguffin. This s a plot element which drives the plot forward. It is what the whole story of the film evolves around. It is usually the central focus of the film at the start but slowly declines and is usually forgotten about, although it is important to the characters, it is only their o help the story flow. McGuffin's are common in films, especially thrillers.
An Enigma is a mystery or a problem in the story. In thrillers the protagonist normally has to try and solve it or find it before the film finishes. The definition of enigma is a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation.
A Red Herring diverts the audience's attention from the truth, it deceives them on purpose, it is often used alongside an Enigma. And is used to create suspense.
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