Critical Terms

Protagonist – The leading character or a major character in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text

Antagonist – A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary

Anticlimax – A disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events

Ad lib – This is short for the Latin word ad libitum meaning freely. Essentially, it is the same as improvising lines. Usually used when lines are forgotten

Libretto – The text of an opera or other long vocal work

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