Definition: Inturning is a literary device that involves characters or events changing direction, often from one scene to another. It can be used to create tension and anticipation as the reader follows the story forward or backward between two different places or time periods. In turnings, the phrase "inturning" can refer to any of several things:
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Inturning
: The act of turning something over in your hands or on a table, often with one hand and one eye open.
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