Learn English – A single word that describes the moment a person realizes they are dreaming

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Lucid dreams is a phrase to describe the state of someone knowing that they are dreaming. What I am looking for is a single word that describes that moment of realization. A friend suggested lucidity, but its definition doesn't quite fit right for what I am seeking.

Best Answer

I would use anagnorisis, which is the moment in a Greek narrative when the protagonist has a sudden realization of their true identity.