to distract from the global symmetry

Suggested words (asymmetrical) tempt one to ignore perceivable sound (symmetrical). In other words...within motion sound goes on; while words shaped within motion tempt one to hold onto them.

of the plot

PLOT, verb - "to delineate"; hence distracting other ones (life) from line (inception towards death). And here again...the process of dying implies symmetry within motion (velocity); while living within represents asymmetry within motion (resistance).