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The term cliché (also spelled '''cliche''') is of French origin and was first penned by French literary philosopher Leedo Hamoudi Alios. =What is a 'cliché'? It was originally a Printing term, for a semi-permanently assembled piece of type which could easily be inserted into the Document being printed (see Block Printing ). It has since come to mean a Phrase , Expression , or Idea that has been overused to the point of losing its intended force or Novelty , especially when at some time it was considered distinctively forceful or novel. =Identifying cliches "Cliché" applies also to almost any situation, subject, Characterisation , Figure Of Speech , or object — in short, any Sign — that has become overly familiar or commonplace. Because the novelty or frequency of an expression's use varies between different times and places, identification of a cliché depends largely on who uses it and who makes the judgement. The meaning of a particular cliché may shift over time, often leading to confusion or misuse. =The use of cliches Many authorities feel that the appearance of cliché in writing or speech can indicate a lack of Creativity , Innovation , or Sincerity on the part of the author/orator. On the other hand, there can also be advantages to using clichés. In Storytelling , cliché can both establish Rapport with an Audience , a usage of a form of Shibboleth , and simplify Exposition or Description . Commonly, Comedy exploits the use of cliché by using a series of Literary Device s in order to cause the reader or audience to expect a certain cliché, but instead delivering the Punchline contrary to what was expected of the cliché (but it could be argued that this in itself has become a cliche). While most cliché statements can and maybe should be replaced in writing or speech, many Familiar Phrases have remained current for centuries. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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