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trope in Greek

trope in Greek is τρόπος — trope means a recurring device, theme or cliché in storytelling — the plucky orphan, the last-minute dash to the airport.

trope in Greek

τρόπος
noun
Pronounced: tropos

What does "trope" mean?

  1. noun A recurring device, theme or cliché in storytelling — the plucky orphan, the last-minute dash to the airport.
    "The film leans on every romantic-comedy trope going."
  2. noun A figure of speech in which words are used in a non-literal way, such as metaphor or irony.
    "Irony is a trope, not a plot device."
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trope in a sentence

  • The film leans on every romantic-comedy trope going.
  • Irony is a trope, not a plot device.

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What is "trope" in Greek?

"trope" in Greek is τρόπος. trope means: A recurring device, theme or cliché in storytelling — the plucky orphan, the last-minute dash to the airport.

How do you pronounce τρόπος?

"trope" in Greek is τρόπος, pronounced "tropos".

How do you use "trope" in a sentence?

Example: "The film leans on every romantic-comedy trope going." In Greek, "trope" is τρόπος.

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