What does TROPE mean?

Trope

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression.

Pronunciation (US): /troʊp/

Pronunciation (UK): /trəʊp/

Origin and Usage: The word "trope" comes from the Greek word "tropos," meaning "turn" or "way." It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe a figure of speech or a rhetorical device. Today, it is commonly used in literary criticism and analysis to describe recurring themes or motifs in literature, film, and other forms of media.

Synonyms: Figure of speech, metaphor, symbol, motif, theme.

Related Words: Theme, motif, symbol, image, metaphor.

Example Sentences:

1. One common trope in horror movies is the "final girl" who survives the killers attacks.
2. The use of animal imagery is a common trope in literature.
3. The films use of flashbacks is a familiar trope in storytelling.