tropes

Meanings

• figure of speech

  A figure of speech that uses a word or phrase in an unexpected or figurative way, often for emphasis or to create a rhetorical effect.

  - "The sun rose majestically over the horizon, a common tropes in poetry."
  - "His words were full of tropes, making his speech more engaging."

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Synonyms

tropify

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tropes
hopes , ropes

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. trope (English) : A turn, change in direction
   

2. trope (French) : A figure of speech
   

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Variants

List of all variants of tropes that leads to same result
trope , tropes

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'tropē', meaning 'turn' or 'change'. In rhetoric, a figure of speech that involves a change in the intended meaning of a word or phrase.

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Trivia

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1. The use of tropes can be traced back to ancient Greek and Roman rhetoric.

2. Tropes are often used in advertising to create memorable and persuasive slogans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metaphor: A figure of speech that directly compares two things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The sun is a golden ball' is a metaphor.

2. Simile: A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The sun rises like a golden ball' is a simile.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Tropes have been used throughout history in various forms of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. They can add depth and meaning to language, and can be used to create memorable and impactful works. For example, in literature, tropes such as metaphor, simile, and personification are commonly used to convey complex ideas and emotions.

How to Memorize "tropes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a figure of speech that uses a word in an unexpected way.
   - Visualize the effect it creates on the listener or reader.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trope' with a figure of speech.
   - Think of a memorable example of a figure of speech.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to remember the definition of a trope.
   - Use the acronym T-R-O-P-E to remember the definition: 'Turn or Replace Original Purpose'.

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