epiphany
/ɪˈpɪfəni/
a sudden realization or insight
epiphany in a sentence
“The character's epiphany changed the course of the story.”
Origin of epiphany
Greek epiphaneia manifestation, appearance from epiphainein to reveal from epi- upon + phainein to show
Related Words
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a mild expression substituted for a harsh one
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excessive pride leading to downfall
hyperbole
deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or effect
irony
expression of meaning through opposite words or outcomes
juxtaposition
placing two elements close together for contrasting effect