trope

• Ein bildlicher oder metaphorischer Ausdruck, der als Stilmittel in Literatur und Rhetorik verwendet wird. Bezeichnet auch ein wiederkehrendes Motiv oder Klischee.

A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression, often used as a literary or rhetorical device.

1. Figurative languageC1formal

   A word or phrase used in a nonliteral sense, such as a metaphor or simile, to create a particular effect.

   Tropus

   • The author uses the trope of light and darkness to symbolize good and evil.
   • 'The world is a stage' is a well-known trope.
   • Poets often rely on tropes to convey complex emotions.

   Synonymeconceitfigure of speechimagerhetorical deviceturn of phrase

2. Common theme or deviceB2formal

   A recurring theme, motif, or cliché in art, literature, or media.

   Verbreitetes Thema oder Stilmittel

   • The 'chosen one' is a common trope in fantasy novels.
   • Horror movies often use the trope of the haunted house.
   • The film subverts the typical romantic comedy trope.

   Synonymecommonplaceconventiondeviceformulamotifpatternstereotypetheme