Sunday, 19 May 2024, 9:45 AM
Site: Clarenceville School District
Course: English - Mrs. Marinelli (330001-2)
Glossary: Glossary: Literary Terms to Know
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Allusion

An indirect reference to another literary work or to a famous person, place or event is an allusion.

Antagonist

Usually, the antagonist is the main character in opposition to the protagonist. 

If it helps, think of the prefixes in each word:  ant-  means "against" and pro- means "forward"