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'''Basic Trope''': A trope (a common convention that you can expect to show up in certain works).
* '''Straight''': The trope is played out normally.
* '''Exaggerated''': The trope is played to a larger extent than normal.
* '''Downplayed''': The trope is played to a smaller extent than normal.
* '''Justified''': The trope has a logical InUniverse explanation.
* '''Inverted''': The trope, in particulars or in total, happens the other way around.
* '''Gender-Inverted''': A gender-specific trope is used on the opposite gender.
* '''Role-Inverted''': A role-specific trope is used on the opposite role.
* '''Subverted''': The trope is expected to be played straight, but isn't.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...until later, when it is.
* '''Parodied''': The trope is mocked, spoofed, or played straight to ridiculous levels for specific humour value. Sometimes, the trope is made into a VisualPun.
* '''Zig-Zagged''': The trope is simply "played with" in another way, or in several different ways.
* '''Averted''': The trope is not used, implied, or mentioned at all, and it may not be possible in any present situation.
* '''Enforced''': Something in RealLife that causes ExecutiveMeddling or the authors to use the trope.
* '''Lampshaded''': A GenreSavvy character calls attention to the trope as it's occurring or after it occurs, then carries on.
* '''Invoked''': A GenreSavvy character sets up a situation where the trope can occur.
* '''Exploited''': A GenreSavvy character takes advantage of a trope, or the fact that the trope will occur, possibly but not necessarily Invoking it in the process.
* '''Defied''': A GenreSavvy character tries to prevent a trope from happening.
* '''Discussed''': GenreSavvy characters talk about the trope in a situation where it is likely to occur.
* '''Conversed''': GenreSavvy characters talk about the trope in a ShowWithinAShow.
* '''Implied''': The trope isn't shown, but dialogue or scene setting hints to the audience that it happened or is happening off-screen.
* '''Deconstructed''': The trope is played in a way that shows logical or moral problems with the trope as normally played.
* '''Reconstructed''': The trope is played straight, but with the problems raised by the {{deconstruction}} dealt with or addressed.
* '''Played for Laughs''': The trope is played straight in a comedic way.
* '''Played for Drama''': The trope is played in a melodramatic or serious way.
* '''Played for Horror''': The trope is played in a way that scares the audience.
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