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Tropes and Clichés
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines cliché as “a trite phrase or expression,” and it describes a trope as “a common or overused theme or device : cliché.”
In the context of writing, a cliché (or trope) would be an element that is in frequent use, and in some cases, has become lackluster. Some tropes in writing are necessary while others should be avoided. For example, in the fantasy genre, a hero could be considered a trope, because heroes are common in fantasy stories. However, I’ve never heard anyone argue that we should stop writing stories featuring heroic characters. On the other hand, a trope in horror films would be characters running past the front door and upstairs when being chased through the house by a killer. This has been overdone and should probably be avoided (which was demonstrated in the 1996 film Scream).
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