TVTropes is a comprehensive online resource and community-driven website that catalogues and analyzes various storytelling conventions known as tropes within television shows, films, literature, video games, and other forms of media entertainment. The term "TVTrope" itself is derived from the words "TV" (television) and "trope" (a recurring literary or storytelling device or motif).
The TVTrope website functions as a database, where contributors and enthusiasts collate examples of tropes found in diverse narratives. These tropes can include character archetypes, story structures, plot devices, thematic motifs, and even specific dialogue patterns. The aim of TVTrope is to dissect and examine the various components that make up a story and identify recurring patterns and trends.
The website's content is presented in an easily accessible and user-friendly format, allowing visitors to navigate through the tropes and explore related examples from different media sources. Each trope is accompanied by a detailed description and an extensive list of examples to illustrate its usage across multiple narratives. Users can contribute to the TVTrope community by adding new examples, expanding on existing entries, or providing analysis and commentary on tropes.
TVTrope is not only a valuable tool for writers, filmmakers, and storytellers looking for inspiration and guidance in crafting their narratives, but also serves as a platform for fans and enthusiasts to engage in discussions and analysis of their favorite shows, movies, and books.
