Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plot-twist
noun
/plɒt twɪst/
Definition
A sudden and unexpected change in the direction or outcome of a narrative in a story.
Examples
- In the final chapter, the author delivers a stunning plot-twist that leaves the readers in shock.
- The movie had several plot-twists that made it unpredictable and exciting.
- Fans couldn’t stop talking about the plot-twist introduced halfway through the series.
Meaning
A plot-twist is an event or revelation that surprises the audience, often altering their understanding of the plot.
Synonyms
- surprise
- reversal
- turnabout
- shock
