What is a synonym of trope?

You can find some synonyms and near synonyms for the two meanings of “trope” in the table below.

These terms are not always interchangeable. You can use the QuillBot Grammar Checker to ensure you’re using these words correctly.

Figurative language Literary theme or device
Rhetorical device Motif
Figure of speech Cliché
Metaphor Symbol
Metonymy Image
Synecdoche Theme
Irony Archetype

You can find more synonyms of “trope” using the QuillBot paraphrasing tool.