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Saint Of The Riviera Failing To Finish Figure Of Speech Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TROPE" which means:
- noun
- • Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense verb
- • To use, or embellish something with, a trope.
- • Senses relating chiefly to art or literature.
- • To think or write in terms of tropes.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The movie relied heavily on the tired trope of the damsel in distress."
- • "The novel subverted the expectations by using the trope of the hero's journey in a unique way."
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The Guardian Cryptic05 Oct 2004 | Down 22 | |
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