Trang chủ Từ điển Ttopos

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topos

A traditional theme or a recurring motif used in literature or rhetoric to evoke a specific emotional response or cultural association. / In rhetoric, a commonplace or a standardized argument or formula used as a starting point for a discourse.

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This term is primarily used in academic, literary, and rhetorical analysis. It describes a prefabricated mental shortcut or a cultural cliché that a writer uses to instantly signal a specific mood or idea to the audience without needing extensive exposition. While a motif is a recurring element, a topos is a broader, culturally shared convention—a "place" of common understanding.

In rhetorical contexts, it refers to a "commonplace," serving as a standardized logical starting point for an argument. Because it is a technical term derived from Greek, it is rarely encountered in casual conversation and is almost exclusively reserved for scholarly critique or formal discourse on linguistics and philosophy.

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A traditional theme or a recurring motif used in literature or rhetoric to evoke a specific emotional response or cultural association.

The author employs the topos of the ruined castle to emphasize the theme of decay.

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In rhetoric, a commonplace or a standardized argument or formula used as a starting point for a discourse.

The speaker relied on the topos of the hardworking citizen to appeal to the audience's sense of duty.

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The garden of Eden is a recurring topos in Western literature.

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The garden of Eden is a recurring topos in Western literature.

He relies on the topos of the misunderstood genius to build his character.

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He relies on the topos of the misunderstood genius to build his character.

The author uses the topos of the ruined castle to create a gothic atmosphere.

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The author uses the topos of the ruined castle to create a gothic atmosphere.

Is this just another topos of the tragic hero or is there something new here?

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Is this just another topos of the tragic hero or is there something new here?

The speaker employed the topos of common sense to persuade the audience.

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The speaker employed the topos of common sense to persuade the audience.

I wonder if the topos of the lost city is still effective in modern storytelling.

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I wonder if the topos of the lost city is still effective in modern storytelling.

The legal argument was built upon a traditional rhetorical topos regarding justice.

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The legal argument was built upon a traditional rhetorical topos regarding justice.

She analyzed how the topos of the voyage serves as a metaphor for spiritual growth.

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She analyzed how the topos of the voyage serves as a metaphor for spiritual growth.

The play utilizes the topos of mistaken identity for comedic effect.

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The play utilizes the topos of mistaken identity for comedic effect.

Cập nhật lần cuối: May 2026•Báo lỗi

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