Plot Devices In Literature

noun the act of appearing again or returning after a period of absence

• The reappearance of the rare bird species was a cause for celebration among ornithologists.
• I was so surprised by the reappearance of my childhood friend at the party.
• Did you see the reappearance of that meme on social media? It's making a comeback.
• The reappearance of old habits can be a setback in personal growth.

noun a clue or piece of information that is intended to be misleading or distracting

• The detective quickly realized that the evidence was a red herring in the case.
• Don't be fooled by that clue, it's just a red herring.
• That piece of information is a total red herring, don't pay it any mind.
• His excuse was just a red herring to distract from the real issue.

noun the act of changing direction or course suddenly

verb to change direction or course suddenly

• The driver had to make a sharp turn to avoid veering off the road.
• I almost veered into the wrong lane while driving today.
• I was veering all over the place on the dance floor last night.
• Her thoughts kept veering towards memories of her childhood.