Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Counterintrigue

👉 Counterintrigue is a literary device in which two main characters are introduced, but only one of them appears throughout the story. This can create tension and conflict as the reader must decide whether to trust the first character or not, leading to unexpected twists and turns. For example: In "The Countess of Chastity," the central plot revolves around the relationship between a young woman named Eliza and her mysterious but charming stepfather. Eliza is initially intrigued by her stepfather's charm and

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