concept   coup de theatre
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, the concept of coup de theatre, an unexpected and dramatic twist of events, is less emphasized in American theater compared to French theater.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 coup de theatre United States Less commonly used term, but recognized in theater circles for a striking theatrical moment 1
2 coup de theatre United States Not as widely recognized or emphasized in American theater compared to its prominence in French theater 1
3 coup de theatre United States An unexpected and dramatic twist or turn of events, especially in a political or social context. 1