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For a longer list, see Figure of speech: Tropes. Kenneth Burke has called metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche and irony the "four master tropes" [17] owing to their frequency in everyday discourse. These tropes can be used to represent common recurring themes throughout creative works, and in a modern setting relationships and character interactions.
Classic (or literary fiction): works with artistic/literary merit that are typically character-driven rather than plot-driven, following a character's inner story. They often include political criticism, social commentary, and reflections on humanity. [1] These works are part of an accepted literary canon and widely taught in schools. Coming-of-age
Pages in category "Tropes" ... Trope (literature) Trope (philosophy) Trope (politics) Tropological reading; TV Tropes; W. Wet sari scene; White savior narrative;
Tropes (from Greek trepein, 'to turn') change the general meaning of words. An example of a trope is irony, which is the use of words to convey the opposite of their usual meaning ("For Brutus is an honorable man; / So are they all, all honorable men"). During the Renaissance, scholars meticulously enumerated and classified figures of speech.
Literary motifs (7 C, 33 ... Pages in category "Tropes by type" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
Adding nuance to a tried-and-true trope This subgenre of romance has been around for decades, but contemporary takes often bring “more nuance,” Shaina Olmanson, senior editor of Bloom Books ...
Pages in category "Literary motifs" The following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total. ... Trope (literature) True love's kiss; True meaning of Christmas; V.
Following President Donald Trump's return to office, immigration enforcement operations have started to sweep through major U.S. cities. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it ...