peripetia

[US]/ˌpɛrɪˈpiːtiə/
[UK]/ˌpɛrɪˈpitiə/

Translation

n.a sudden dramatic change or reversal of fortune, especially in a drama or narrative
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the sudden peripetia in the final act shocked the audience.

shakespeare's tragedies often feature a dramatic peripetia that reverses the protagonist's fortune.

the novel's peripetia occurs when the detective discovers the killer's true identity.

many readers were unprepared for the tragic peripetia that befell the hero.

the film uses a clever peripetia to subvert audience expectations.

greek drama relies heavily on peripetia to create emotional impact.

the story's peripetia transforms the villain into a sympathetic character.

critics praised the play's unexpected peripetia as brilliantly executed.

the narrative peripetia marks the turning point of the entire series.

audiences gasped at the sudden peripetia that changed everything.

the emotional peripetia left viewers reflecting on the character's journey.

without a compelling peripetia, the plot would lack dramatic tension.

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