An Archetype is a type of character, action, or situation that occurs over and over in literature, a pattern that occurs in literature and life. These are not specific to a single text or character.
An Allusion is a reference to a literary, mythological, or historical person, place, or thing. These are specific to a certain text, character, event, person.
Watch Katy Perry's music video for her song wide awake and identify as many examples of archetypes and allusions as you can.
As you read your independent books, keep an eye out for classic archetypes and literary allusions.
They're everywhere!!!!!
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