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Narrative technique
A plot twist is a literary technique that introduces a radical change in the direction of the plot in a work of fiction. When it happens near the end of
Plot_twist
Topics referred to by the same term
outcome of the plot in a work of fiction. Plot twist may also refer to: "Plot Twist" (Sigrid song), 2017 "Plot Twist" (TWS song), 2024 "Plot Twist" (Drake song)
Plot_Twist_(disambiguation)
2024 single by TWS
"Plot Twist" (Korean: 첫 만남은 계획대로 되지 않아; RR: Cheon mannameun gyehoekdaero doeji ana; lit. 'The first meeting doesn't go as planned') is a song by South
Plot_Twist_(TWS_song)
South Korean boy band
establish "boyhood pop" with Sparkling Blue, the album was led by the single "Plot Twist", which discussed the "thrill of a first encounter". Just twenty-three
TWS_(group)
South Korean girl group
was announced that Aurora was excluded due to health-related problems. Plot Twist was later released globally on August 13 at 6 p.m. (KST), which includes
AtHeart
Plot device wherein a fictional character is preserved from harm
works are often shielded from destruction by plot armor, their deaths in certain works function as a plot twist. Within certain works of fiction, elements
Plot_armor
2026 film by Kristoffer Borgli
Hamedy, Saba (April 3, 2026). "The Drama courts controversy over major plot twist". NBC News. Retrieved April 6, 2026. "Parkland Survivor Jackie Corin on
The_Drama_(film)
Background information within a narrative
This information can be about the setting, characters' backstories, prior plot events, historical context, etc. In literature, exposition appears in the
Exposition_(narrative)
Cause-and-effect events in a narrative
or other narrative, the plot is the mapping of events in which each one (except the final) affects at least one other. Plot is similar in meaning to
Plot_(narrative)
American convicted of murder on death row
killed. Dateline NBC ("Plot Twist", first aired January 15, 2016; "Final Curtain," first aired November 30, 2018; "Plot Twist" repackaged and shown on
Daniel_Wozniak_(murderer)
2nd episode of the 2nd series of Black Mirror
considered useful for a sequel story. The main change was the addition of a plot twist at the end of the script, which was noted as the most impressive aspect
White_Bear_(Black_Mirror)
2025 extended play by AtHeart
Plot Twist is the debut extended play (EP) by the South Korean girl group AtHeart. It was released through entertainment agency Titan Content [ko] on August
Plot_Twist_(EP)
2nd episode of the 6th series of Black Mirror
about the characters and acting. Critics were ambivalent towards the plot twist. Davis McCardle (Samuel Blenkin) visits his childhood home in Loch Henry
Loch_Henry
2026 film by Michael Tiddes
Shaquille O'Neal, accompanied by Shorty and Ray, who planned the ending plot twist all along. Anthony and Shaquille are betrayed and killed by Shorty and
Scary_Movie_(2026_film)
American folk pop band
Two more singles were released in 2023 in promotion of it: "Shocking Plot Twist" and "Platonic Best Friend". Their fourth studio album was released on
Bug_Hunter_(band)
Fallacious approach to mislead an audience
of fallacies § Red herring fallacies MacGuffin Non sequitur (fallacy) Plot twist Red herring prospectus Shaggy dog story Snipe hunt (a fool's errand or
Red_herring
2026 Indian film
over each other". Bhuvanesh Chandar of The Hindu compared the film's plot twist to that of the prequel, "but every character served the story and not
Kaalidas_2
2023 video game
The Last Case of Benedict Fox is a Metroidvania video game developed by Plot Twist and published by Rogue Games. Players control Benedict Fox, a detective
The_Last_Case_of_Benedict_Fox
8th episode of the 2nd season of The Boys
the best television series ever done, while also praising the episode plot-twist of Victoria Neuman being the assassin and the set-up for the third season
What I Know (The Boys episode)
What_I_Know_(The_Boys_episode)
List of methods used to convey information in a narrative
in all works of narrative, rather than being merely optional strategies. Plot device Rhetorical device Orehovec, Barbara (2003). Revisiting the Reading
List_of_narrative_techniques
2025 novel by Charlotte McConaghy
scuttles the momentum with predictable romantic subplots, and a late-stage plot twist strains credulity. For the most part, though, McConaghy blends entertainment
Wild_Dark_Shore
Story writing technique
A plot device or plot mechanism is any technique in a narrative used to move the plot forward. A clichéd plot device may annoy the reader and a contrived
Plot_device
Fictional character from the Metal Gear series
however his villainy as the secret leader of Outer Heaven is revealed in a plot twist. Surviving his apparent death at the hands of Solid Snake, Big Boss is
Big_Boss_(Metal_Gear)
Story plot device
(sometimes McGuffin) is an object, device, or event that is necessary to the plot and the motivation of the characters, but insignificant, unimportant, or
MacGuffin
Fictional character from EastEnders
did not originally know this, as there was no announcement prior to the plot twist. Since the character's first appearance, Ravi has been involved in with
Ravi_Gulati_(EastEnders)
Information on crucial plot elements
Typically, the conclusion of a plot, including the climax and ending, is regarded as highly susceptible to spoilers. Plot twists are also prone to spoilers
Spoiler_(media)
2024 EP by TWS
Pledis Entertainment. It was promoted by the singles "Oh Mymy: 7s" and "Plot Twist". It debuted atop the Circle Album Chart and at number three of the Japanese
Sparkling_Blue
American rapper (born 1996)
(Freestyle)" (2024) "Ted Talk" (2023) "Sandcastles" (with Ab-Soul) (2023) "Plot Twist" (with London Monét) (2023) "Kim Possible" (2022) "Tradeline" (2022) "Dawg
Ray_Vaughn
Literary technique
anticipated them. Hints may be about future events, character revelations, and plot twists to create mood, convey theme, and build suspense, usually to hint at
Foreshadowing
4th episode of the 3rd series of Black Mirror
with particular praise for Mbatha-Raw's and Davis's performances, its plot twist, visual style, and its unusual uplifting tone. It received higher critical
San_Junipero
2024 film by Syafiq Yusof
and filmmaker for its direction, writing, casting, cinematography and plot twist. it grossed over 64 million against the budget 6 million ringgit, it held
Sheriff:_Narko_Integriti
Dramatic principle
meaning of a plot element that is introduced early in a story, whose significance to the plot does not become clear until later. This plot twist meaning is
Chekhov's_gun
Filipino and German actress and beauty pageant titleholder
Tribune. Retrieved April 6, 2026. Requintina, Robert (April 6, 2026). "PLOT TWIST: Imelda Schweighart is headed for Miss Grand International All Stars —
Imelda_Schweighart
Chinese video streaming application
digital publisher COL Group. ReelShort's short dramas emphasize rapid plot twists, heightened emotional conflicts, and minimal character development. The
ReelShort
1995 film by Bryan Singer
wider release. Praise went towards the mystery elements, screenplay, plot twist, and Spacey's performance. McQuarrie won the Academy Award for Best Original
The_Usual_Suspects
Genre combining thriller and psychological fiction
perceived literary value. Plot twist – Films such as Psycho and The Skeleton Key have advertised the fact that they contain plot twists and asked audiences
Psychological_thriller
2003 Indian film by Naresh Malhotra
drunk and drives home with Anita, soon colliding with another car. A plot twist reveals that Tia and Raj were in the other car. Anita and Raj are killed
Dil_Ka_Rishta
1992 film by Neil Jordan
the 26th-greatest British film of all time. The film is notable for a plot twist in which the sex of the character Dil is revealed through a nude scene
The_Crying_Game
American podcast host and influencer (born 1992)
Alex Cooper". People. Retrieved April 27, 2026. "Sofia Franklyn Memoir Plot Twist ... Crack Memory Was Actually Meth!!!". TMZ. March 6, 2026. Retrieved
Sofia_Franklyn
Severance character
Lumon Industries, and later becomes a love interest to Mark S. A major plot twist in the series reveals her "outie" personality to be Helena Eagan; one
Helly_R.
American fantasy-comedy television series (2016–2020)
acclaim for its originality, writing, acting, setting, and tone. Its plot twists were particularly praised, as were the show's exploration and creative
The_Good_Place
2020 video game
directed criticism towards the superficial choice mechanics and a polarising plot twist ending. The third game in the series, House of Ashes, was revealed in
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
The_Dark_Pictures_Anthology:_Little_Hope
12th episode of the 2nd season of Poker Face
episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the episode's plot twist, performances, tone, directing, and set-up for next season. While traveling
The End of the Road (Poker Face)
The_End_of_the_Road_(Poker_Face)
2015 video game
playable horror movie, but its success is all down to a killer, real-life plot-twist". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on 8 February 2018. Retrieved
Until_Dawn
2026 song by Drake
"Plot Twist" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his studio album Iceman (2026). Drake first previewed the song in October 2024 during his birthday
Plot_Twist_(Drake_song)
Genre of literature, film, and television
the plot builds towards a climax. The cover-up of important information is a common element. Literary devices such as red herrings, plot twists, unreliable
Thriller_(genre)
Fictional character in the Metal Gear series
form of social Darwinism. While initially presented as a normal human, a plot twist prior to his battle with game protagonist Raiden reveals Armstrong to
Senator Armstrong (Metal Gear)
Senator_Armstrong_(Metal_Gear)
2025 Malaysian film
praised action, acting, direction and cinematography but criticize the plot, twist and lack of character development. It grossed over 80 million at the
Blood_Brothers_(2025_film)
2017 novel by Katie Kitamura
that "the novel’s incredible strength relies not on the plot twist but on how that plot twist is narrated and renarrated." The Guardian noted that "Kitamura’s
A_Separation_(novel)
American record producer
Open.spotify.com. 15 November 2017. "Marc e. Bassy - Plot Twist ft. KYLE". 7 July 2017. "Plot Twist (Remix (Bonus)) (feat. Hailee Steinfeld)". Pandora.com
One_Love_(music_producer)
Literary element
chosen order and sometimes specifically referring to the ordering of the plot: the narrative series of events, though this can vary based on culture. In
Story_structure
Fictional character from EastEnders
that Anna's mother ran out on her family when Anna was only eleven. In a plot twist from episode 6719, originally broadcast on 21 June 2023, it was revealed
Anna_Knight
character's name was not yet revealed. Roberts' revealed he knew about the plot-twist beforehand. He also added that he had quite a journey during the audition
List of Coronation Street characters introduced in 2024
List_of_Coronation_Street_characters_introduced_in_2024
Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter (born 1983)
with every new film, noting how he intentionally avoided including a plot twist in Jagame Thandhiram, which disappointed some audiences. "Kadhalil Sodhapathathu
Karthik_Subbaraj
18th episode of the 5th season of Steven Universe
supposed shattering of Pink Diamond millennia ago, and builds to a major plot twist for the series: the revelation that Steven's mother Rose Quartz was actually
A_Single_Pale_Rose
1999 psychological thriller film by David Fincher
Fincher supported including the twist, arguing, "If they accept everything up to this point, they'll accept the plot twist. If they're still in the theater
Fight_Club
Character in the 1995 film The Usual Suspects
alike. Further events in the story make these accounts unreliable; in a plot twist, a police sketch identifies Kint and Söze as one and the same. The character
Keyser_Söze
British television series
review as such, said that the plot twist in the final episode was representative of the series' issues with plot twists as a whole, "each one losing more
Nightsleeper
6th episode of the 4th series of Black Mirror
reviewers found its storyline and characterisation poor and the final plot twist proved polarising. The episode generally received weak rankings by critics
Black_Museum_(Black_Mirror)
2017 single by Sigrid
"Plot Twist" is a song by Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid from her debut extended play (EP) Don't Kill My Vibe (2017). The song was released as a digital
Plot_Twist_(Sigrid_song)
1996 film directed by Gregory Hoblit
Polish, is also similarly inspired by this movie. Mental illness in films Plot twist – Narrative technique "15 Highest-Earning Edward Norton Movies Of All
Primal_Fear_(film)
3rd episode of the 3rd series of Black Mirror
polarised as to whether the episode's tone was effective, whether the plot twist was good and whether the episode had interesting themes. Kenny (Alex Lawther)
Shut Up and Dance (Black Mirror)
Shut_Up_and_Dance_(Black_Mirror)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up plot, plots, or plotting in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Plot or plotting may refer to: Plot (narrative), the connected story elements of a
Plot
British web series
colourful environment against disturbing themes; each episode develops a plot twist that incorporates psychological horror, surreal imagery, dark comedy,
Don't_Hug_Me_I'm_Scared
English idiom
circle of knowledge (e.g., explaining an in-joke), or the revelation of a plot twist in a movie or play. It also means to reveal a secret carelessly or by
Letting the cat out of the bag
Letting_the_cat_out_of_the_bag
Extended or continuing storyline in episodic storytelling media
A story arc (also narrative arc) is the chronological construction of a plot in a novel or story. It can also mean an extended or continuing storyline
Story_arc
2003 Canadian drama film directed by Jacob Tierney
a retelling of Charles Dickens' classic 1838 novel Oliver Twist. The plot of Oliver Twist is updated to the present day, and moved out of the London
Twist_(2003_film)
Fictional character
vulnerable actions. Georgia’s life story is depicted through flashbacks and plot twists that reveal her life of childhood abuse, teen parenthood, and constant
Georgia_Miller_(character)
British actor (born 1988)
the series, credited under his late father's name to conceal a related plot twist. Shazad Latif played ISIS fighter Bilel in the 2018 thriller film Profile
Shazad_Latif
Second most important character in a narrative
supporting and opposing the protagonist, depending on their own conflict or plot. Ancient Greek drama began with simply one actor, the protagonist, and a
Deuteragonist
Fictional character in the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit
appearing in other related film villain media lists. The character and his plot twist reveal as a toon are commonly rated as some of the scariest moments in
Judge_Doom
Irish crime novelist
real plot twist that changed Dervla McTiernan's life". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 17 June 2026. Northover, Kylie (6 May 2026). "The real plot twist
Dervla_McTiernan
Horror film by Alejandro Amenábar
Critics praised the atmosphere, performances (particularly Kidman), and plot twist. At the 16th Goya Awards, The Others earned a leading fifteen nominations
The_Others_(2001_film)
Fictional character from Jujutsu Kaisen
(September 20, 2023). "Jujutsu Kaisen fans are in an uproar over its latest plot twist". Polygon. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved September
Satoru_Gojo
1837–1839 novel by Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress, is the second novel by English author Charles Dickens. It was originally published as a serial from 1837
Oliver_Twist
Character of a work actively opposing the protagonist
norms or other rules may also be antagonists. An antagonist is used as a plot device, to set up conflicts, obstacles, or challenges for the protagonist
Antagonist
State of mental uncertainty
Conflict (narrative) Fear Mystery fiction Mystery film Pace (narrative) Plot twist Red herring Thriller (genre) Webster (1969) Beckson & Ganz (1989) Carey
Suspense
Filipino singer and actor (born 2001)
2025. De Guzman, Alyana (February 13, 2026). "Maris Racal reveals the 'plot twist' with Cup of Joe's Gian Bernardino". ABS-CBN. Retrieved February 13, 2026
Gian_Bernardino
Filipino content creator and actor
recalls being offered a job by Kris Aquino after viral skit: 'Ultimate plot twist'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved May 30, 2026. "Tom Rodriguez reacts to viral song
Fonz_(content_creator)
Literary or social stereotype story character
cases, they can also enhance narrative elements like suspense, irony, or plot twists if those expectations end up subverted. There is often confusion between
Stock_character
2023 single by Lizzy McAlpine
where a trend of young women running through the rain and snow to the plot twist in the song's final verse soundtracked hundreds of thousands of videos
Ceilings_(song)
Fictional character from The Young and the Restless
saying he was unhappy with his storyline long before the homosexuality plot twist was aired. In 2013, Muhney was fired from the role and made his last appearance
Adam_Newman
Jurassic Park character
speculated that Maisie had dinosaur DNA and was disappointed with the eventual plot twist that she is a human clone, finding it underdeveloped. Referring to the
Maisie_Lockwood
American-Canadian science fiction anthology television series (1995–2002)
Outer Limits is an anthology of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end. The revival series maintained an anthology format but occasionally
The Outer Limits (1995 TV series)
The_Outer_Limits_(1995_TV_series)
2022 film directed by Kookie Gulati
2023. "Dhokha: Round D Corner Movie Review : Suffers from a predictable plot twist". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 September 2022. "Dhokha Round D Corner
Dhokha:_Round_D_Corner
Dramatic structure
Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting. As the story moves along, the plot usually progresses in such a way as to pose a major dramatic question. For
Three-act_structure
English fashion designer (born 1971)
Friedman, Vanessa (15 July 2019). "Stella McCartney Teams Up With LVMH, in Plot Twist in Luxury Wars (Published 2019)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.
Stella_McCartney
13th episode of the 1st season of The Good Place
to design neighborhoods in the afterlife. The episode is known for its plot twist, in which the neighborhood is revealed to be the Bad Place in disguise
Michael's_Gambit
5th episode of the 3rd series of Black Mirror
time of rising xenophobia in Europe and America. Other critics found the plot twist predictable and remarked that the storyline relied too heavily on cliches
Men_Against_Fire
British actress (born 1984)
2018). "Researching Rana: Coronation Street Star Bhavna Limbachia on THAT Plot Twist". Telegraph and Argus. Archived from the original on 7 July 2025. Retrieved
Bhavna_Limbachia
Fictional character from Frozen
villainy has been praised as an example of toxic masculinity, the unexpected plot twist has been criticised for being upsetting and confusing for younger viewers
Hans_(Frozen)
Breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence
Betrayal is a commonly used story element in fiction, sometimes used as a plot twist. Philosophers Judith Shklar and Peter Johnson, authors of The Ambiguities
Betrayal
2019 film directed by Steven Knight
reviewers, including Vanity Fair and The Independent, criticized the plot twist. In his review for The New York Observer, Rex Reed stated that "The new
Serenity_(2019_film)
Fictional character in the Halo video game series
from the main human protagonist Master Chief to a former enemy was a plot twist Halo developer Bungie kept highly secret. The character's name was changed
Arbiter_(Halo)
2012 Canadian film
to keep the film to a certain run time, so she had to abbreviate the plot twist. Although she recognizes that some people find it to be tacked on, she
Chained_(2012_film)
Resident Evil character
Department special forces unit, before his villainy is revealed in a plot twist. He seemingly dies in the finale, but returns in Resident Evil – Code:
Albert_Wesker
Literary technique
is eradicated, often by killing them, usually for shock value or as a plot twist, or changed in terms of their role in the story, such as by making them
False_protagonist
2002 American psychological thriller film
flurry of fast, expository scenes and suspense-movie setups." He felt the plot twist "renders everything that came before completely nonsensical" and concluded
High_Crimes
Film by Rick Rosenthal
the story of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode. It also introduces the plot twist of Laurie Strode being the sister of Michael Myers, an element that would
Halloween_II_(1981_film)
2025 Indian-Malayalam language film
characters." She pointed out that the plot has multiple "twists and turns" and a "surprising ending," but many plot points are revealed abruptly without
Mirage_(2025_film)
PLOT TWIST
PLOT TWIST
Boy/Male
French
From the flat land.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Coffee-pot
Girl/Female
British, English, German
Defensive
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Plow.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Lot.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Suspension of the plow.
Boy/Male
Arthurian Legend Biblical Hebrew
Name of a king.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the personal name Pilot, a Middle English pet form of the Old English personal name Pīla.
Male
Greek
(Λώτ) Greek form of Hebrew Lowt, LOT means "covering, veil." In the bible, this is the name of a nephew of Abraham and father of Moab.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Like Pot
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Boat Pilot
Biblical
Lotan, wrapt up; hidden; covered; myrrh; rosin
Male
Arthurian
, king of Orkney.
Boy/Male
Welsh
From the plow land.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Telugu
Sacred Pot
Girl/Female
Biblical
Lot.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Earthen Pot
Girl/Female
Australian, Hebrew
Plow
Boy/Male
Latin
Pilot of Aeneas's boat.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived on a small plot of land, from late Old English plot.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : occupational name for a fence maker or carpenter, from Slavic ‘fence’ (Polish płot, Russian plot). Compare Plotnik.
PLOT TWIST
PLOT TWIST
Girl/Female
Indian
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Wiles.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Girl/Female
English American
From the wood of the royal forest. From the royal fortress meadow. A surname and place name...
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of various places called Harlow. One in West Yorkshire is probably named from Old English hær ‘rock’, ‘heap of stones’ + hlÄw ‘mound’, ‘hill’; those in Essex and Northumberland have Old English here ‘army’ as the first element, perhaps in the sense ‘host’, ‘assembly’.English : There is also a record of this name as a variant of Cornish Penhollow.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Repentant to God
Boy/Male
Australian, Indian, Tamil, Vietnamese
Lord Murugan; Autumn; God
Girl/Female
British, English
Bright Fame
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Name of a Saint
Male
Norse
Old Norse name derived from the ancient Germanic word *Tiuz, TÃR means "god." In mythology, this is the name of a son of Óðinn, a one-handed god of single combat.Â
PLOT TWIST
PLOT TWIST
PLOT TWIST
PLOT TWIST
PLOT TWIST
n.
A separate portion; a number of things taken collectively; as, a lot of stationery; -- colloquially, sometimes of people; as, a sorry lot; a bad lot.
n.
A plot; a plan; a design; a diagram; a map; a chart.
v. i.
To take a blot; as, this paper blots easily.
n.
Any scheme, stratagem, secret design, or plan, of a complicated nature, adapted to the accomplishment of some purpose, usually a treacherous and mischievous one; a conspiracy; an intrigue; as, the Rye-house Plot.
v. t.
To make a plot, map, pr plan, of; to mark the position of on a plan; to delineate.
n.
A small piece or plot of ground laid out with some design, or for a special use; usually, a portion of flat, even ground.
n.
The quantity contained in a pot; a potful; as, a pot of ale.
n.
Contrivance; deep reach of thought; ability to plot or intrigue.
n.
A distinct portion or plot of land, usually smaller than a field; as, a building lot in a city.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Plot
n.
A small extent of ground; a plat; as, a garden plot.
v. t.
To lay out in plats or plots, as ground.
n.
A share in such a plot or scheme; a participation in any stratagem or conspiracy.
a.
Secure against harm by plots.
n.
A crucible; as, a graphite pot; a melting pot.
n.
A metallic or earthen vessel, appropriated to any of a great variety of uses, as for boiling meat or vegetables, for holding liquids, for plants, etc.; as, a quart pot; a flower pot; a bean pot.
v. t.
To shut with violence; to slam; as, to slot a door.
v. t.
To obliterate, as writing with ink; to cancel; to efface; -- generally with out; as, to blot out a word or a sentence. Often figuratively; as, to blot out offenses.
a.
Alt. of Polt-footed
imp. & p. p.
of Plot