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  2. Trope (literature) - Wikipedia

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    The term trope derives from the Greek τρόπος (tropos), 'a turn, a change', [8] related to the root of the verb τρέπειν (trepein), 'to turn, to direct, to alter, to change'; [6] this means that the term is used metaphorically to denote, among other things, metaphorical language.

  3. Plot twist - Wikipedia

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    A plot twist is a literary technique that introduces a radical change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot in a work of fiction. [1] When it happens near the end of a story, it is known as a twist ending or surprise ending . [ 2 ]

  4. Volta (literature) - Wikipedia

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    The volta is a rhetorical shift or dramatic change in thought and/or emotion. Turns are seen in all types of written poetry. In the last two decades, the volta has become conventionally used as a word for this, stemming supposedly from technique specific mostly to sonnets.

  5. List of knot terminology - Wikipedia

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    A: open loop, B: closed loop, C: turn, D: round turn, and E: two round turns. In reference to knots, loop may refer to: One of the fundamental structures used to tie knots. Specifically, it is a U-form narrower than a bight. [17] A type of knot used to create a closed circle in a line. A loop is one of the fundamental structures used to tie knots.

  6. Glossary of gymnastics terms - Wikipedia

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    Cassina Kovacs straight with 1/1 turn; named after Igor Cassina. Chestroll This skill to bend the back. It is also called a chin stand. Cartwheel The maneuver where one moves sideways, from hands to feet, in a straight line (in the motion that the wheel of a cart would follow), while keeping the back, arms, and legs straight, and the feet pointed.

  7. 'Severance' Creator Breaks Down That Shocking Character ... - AOL

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    Dan Erickson talks about how the game-changing 'Woe's Hollow' installment of the Apple TV+ series came together, and how it was inspired by corporate retreats from his past.

  8. A memorable Christmas day with twists and turns | Opinion - AOL

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  9. Trampolining terms - Wikipedia

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    Half Twist and Full Twist – While in a straight jump position rotating the body until facing the opposite direction for a half twist or a complete 360° rotation for a full twist. Stomach Drop, Front Drop or Front Landing – Landing horizontally on the bed, face down, with the arms bent to form a diamond shape with the hands overlapping ...