key term - Tropes

Definition

Tropes are figures of speech or patterns of expression that add depth and meaning to language. They involve the use of words or phrases in a way that goes beyond their literal meaning.

Related terms

Schemes:

Schemes refer to deliberate variations from typical word order or sentence structure for emphasis or artistic effect. They involve rearranging words, phrases, or clauses to create specific effects in writing.

Metaphor:

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things by stating one thing is another.

Irony:

Irony is when there's a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.