What does trope mean?
A figure of speech or a recurring theme or motif in literature, art, or music. A trope can be a metaphor, a simile, or a common idea that is used repeatedly in a particular context.
Example
"The use of the 'damsel in distress' trope in fairy tales has been criticized for perpetuating negative stereotypes about women."
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