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Transmogrification

usgb/ˌtrænzˌmɑːɡrɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/Volume
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Literary Device

Often used in stories to show a magical or unreal transformation, adding a sense of wonder.

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The witch's transmogrification of the prince into a beast was the curse the heroine sought to reverse.
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Humorous Effect

Used to inject humor into a situation, especially through unexpected changes.

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He had an invention that promised the transmogrification of vegetables into junk food.
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Characterize Genre

Common in fantasy or science fiction, signaling that genre to the reader.

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Her novel featured transmogrifications that defied the laws of physics, sending readers on a fantastical journey.
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