CEFR B2

plot twist

noun

Meaning

A radical, unexpected change in the direction or expected outcome of a narrative.

Examples

The film's final plot twist left the entire audience in complete silence.
I never saw that plot twist coming; it completely changed my understanding of the main character.

Synonyms: surprise, revelation, shock, turn of events

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plot twist (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /plɒt twɪst/

Definition

A radical, unexpected change in the direction or expected outcome of a narrative.

Examples

The film's final plot twist left the entire audience in complete silence.
I never saw that plot twist coming; it completely changed my understanding of the main character.

Synonyms of plot twist

Words with a similar meaning to plot twist:

surprise
revelation
shock
turn of events

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