Meanings of common trope in English

Telepathy is a common trope in science fiction, with the Vulcan Mind Meld being probably the best-known example.

Telepathy has been a common trope in sci-fi for decades, but how would it work if it was real?

From Hansel and Gretel to Dorothy in Oz to Theseus in the Labyrinth, the horror of being lost is a common trope in mythology.

It is a common trope amongst some right-of-centre politicians and talking heads that the state-run "Radio Red" skews towards the left side of politics.

As with radio serials, suspense and horror are common tropes on Hooked.

Aesthetically they conform to the common tropes found in horror and gore.

Right now the conversations about China often center around common tropes: China as a political prison, China as a sweatshop.