Answer: peripeteia

AnswerCrossword Clue
PERIPETEIAUnexpected turn of events, especially in a literary work
PERIPETEIASudden turn of events
PERIPETEIAUnexpected turn of events, as in a literary work
peripeteiaA sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances, esp. in reference to fictional narrative
peripeteiaa sudden turn of events or an unexpected reversal.
peripeteia(Greek) a sudden and violent change in circumstances, esp in drama also PERIPETIA, PERIPETY