Predominant has two definitions. 1. Present as the strongest or main element. 2. Having or exerting control or power.
Answer:
Sometimes, an author tries to represent or introduce their own alter ego as a character in a story. They use a fictional character to express a secondary personality that they may feel they have but don't show in real life.
Allusion is the correct answer
Shakespeare developed 1/3 of the English language!