Literature Club 2025 Literary Tropes

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Across
  1. 4. A romantic relationship that is not allowed due to family, society, or other barriers
  2. 6. A character hides who they really are—often to protect themselves or others
  3. 9. One character has strong romantic feelings for someone who doesn’t feel the same way
  4. 12. character is hurt or deceived by someone they trusted, often changing the course of the story
  5. 13. a close friendship evolves into a romantic relationship
  6. 14. A character is excluded, misunderstood, or looked down on by society because they are different. They may struggle to fit in, or they may embrace their uniqueness and challenge social norms
  7. 17. Two characters who are very different end up falling in love or becoming close friends.
  8. 18. Two characters who compete against each other, often for power, recognition, or love
Down
  1. 1. Two characters pretend to be in a relationship for some reason—until real feelings start to develop
  2. 2. A seemingly ordinary character who is destined to do something great or save the world
  3. 3. A story about a young person growing up and learning important life lessons
  4. 5. A character who has done something wrong or harmful tries to make up for it and become a better person
  5. 7. A character who is expected to lose but surprises everyone by succeeding
  6. 8. loyal friend who supports the main character, often providing comic relief or advice
  7. 10. Two characters who start out hating each other but gradually fall in love
  8. 11. A wise and experienced guide who helps the main character learn and grow
  9. 15. romantic situation where a character is torn between two love interests
  10. 16. a journey to achieve a goal, often facing trials along the way