peripeteia

[US]/ˌpɛrɪpəˈteɪə/
[UK]/ˌpɛrɪpəˈteɪə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.sudden change in a story or situation; abrupt transition in drama, novel, or life
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

dramatic peripeteia

peripeteia moment

unexpected peripeteia

peripeteia in literature

peripeteia of fate

peripeteia plot twist

peripeteia and catharsis

peripeteia scene

peripeteia analysis

peripeteia effect

Example Sentences

her story had a surprising peripeteia that changed everything.

the play's peripeteia left the audience in shock.

he experienced a peripeteia that made him rethink his life choices.

the novel's peripeteia occurs in the final chapters.

her career took a peripeteia when she won the award.

the film's peripeteia was both unexpected and thrilling.

that moment of peripeteia defined his character development.

the plot's peripeteia kept the readers engaged until the end.

she described her life as a series of peripeteias.

the peripeteia in the story symbolizes a deeper meaning.

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