The crossword solution for the term METAPHOR OR IRONY, E.G. is TROPE (5 letters). A trope is a figure of speech that uses words in a non-literal way to create a vivid image or convey a deeper meaning. Tropes are often used to create metaphors and irony. Metaphors compare two things without using the words 'LIKE' or 'AS, ' while irony is when something is said or done that is the opposite of what is expected.