The phrase functions as a compound proper noun. It acts as a single lexical unit to identify a specific web page: the article on the wiki "TV Tropes" that is dedicated to the 2016 film, Patriot Day.
This compound noun links two distinct proper nouns. The first, "TV Tropes," refers to a collaborative online wiki that collects and analyzes narrative conventions and devices, known as tropes, found in fiction and other creative works. The second, "Patriot Day," is the title of the film being analyzed. A page with this designation dissects the film's screenplay, characters, and plot, identifying recurring storytelling patterns. Examples of tropes one might find listed for this film include "Based on a True Story," "Ripped from the Headlines," and "Determinator," which are categorized and explained within the wiki's framework.
In practical application, the term serves as a specific identifier, most often used as a search query. Its purpose is to locate a resource that deconstructs the film's narrative structure and its use of established cinematic and literary conventions. The resulting page provides an analytical breakdown of how the film communicates its story, rather than a simple plot summary or review.
