tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post2286033165602465131..comments2024-01-01T11:51:53.860-08:00Comments on Babbles from Scott Eagan: Understanding Tropes - Question from a writerScott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-951826237722579092015-09-16T08:53:45.618-07:002015-09-16T08:53:45.618-07:00Yes, your reply was great! I get it. A trope is a ...Yes, your reply was great! I get it. A trope is a type of depiction with evocative meaning. And in writing, it's ok to "borrow" this kind of description. I absolutely love the idea. Can't wait to try it.<br /><br />And, I love the Major General in Pirates of Penzance. When you mentioned him, it made me start thinking of all the instances where "I have" seen him before. My favorite is the current " bestest movie ever" now playing at our house: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Grandpa, who takes off in his outhouse, is magnificent.<br />Thanks so much for this reply! Kate M<br />Kate McHugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16390898028691392062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-2171278522783231902015-09-15T06:22:27.529-07:002015-09-15T06:22:27.529-07:00It does help! I've come across that term and r...It does help! I've come across that term and really couldn't zero in on what was meant. This was very helpful. Thank you.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.com