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Mar
Tropes in literature serve as plot patterns or protocols that help shape and define storytelling across genres. From the age-old story of the hero's journey to the forbidden love affair, tropes provide a structure for writers to make appealing narratives and for readers to get used to familiar themes. Some tropes may feel clichéd or overused,but some others serve as timeless plots that resonate with audiences across generations of reading. Whether or not embraced wholeheartedly, tropes do play a very important role in the art of storytelling, serving as cement blocks upon which writers and authors construct their unique worlds…