anagnorisis

Meanings

• Noun

  The moment of recognition or discovery of the true identity, nature, or essential facts of something.

  - "In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the anagnorisis occurs when Hamlet discovers the truth about his uncle's treachery."
  - "The detective's anagnorisis came when he finally understood the criminal's motive."

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Variants

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anagnorises , anagnorisis

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'anagnorisis', meaning 'recognition' or 'knowledge'.

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Trivia

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1. Anagnorisis is a crucial element in Greek tragedy and was considered so important that it was often indicated in the play's title.

2. The term 'anagnorisis' was also used in ancient Greece to describe the act of reading aloud a will or other legal document.

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Related Concepts

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1. Catharsis: An emotional purging experienced by the audience during a tragic event or anagnorisis.

2. Peripeteia: A reversal of fortune or situation in a story, often occurring around the time of anagnorisis.

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Culture

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Anagnorisis is a significant concept in literature, particularly in tragedy, where it often leads to a climax or turning point in the story. In Greek tragedy, it was considered a crucial element of the plot, often marked by a chorus announcing the revelation.

How to Memorize "anagnorisis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a light bulb turning on in your head when you discover something new.
   - Imagine a detective piecing together clues to uncover the truth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the moment when you finally understand something.
   - Link it to the feeling of realization.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Mom Of Recognition Is Suddenly Discovered'.
   - Use a visual mnemonic, such as drawing a light bulb with the word 'anagnorisis' written next to it.

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