Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Sudden change refers to an abrupt and unexpected shift or alteration that occurs quickly without warning. It involves immediate and drastic transformations that can disrupt the status quo.
AP course connection
Topic 7.1: 7.1 Sudden and more gradual change in characters