literature hard MCQ

The literary term 'Pathetic Fallacy' refers to:

  1. A logical error in a character's reasoning
  2. Attributing human emotion or conduct to nature and inanimate objects
  3. A tragic flaw that leads to a hero's downfall
  4. The use of overly sentimental language in poetry

Answer: Attributing human emotion or conduct to nature and inanimate objects

Coined by John Ruskin, the pathetic fallacy occurs when the environment reflects the mood of the characters, such as 'angry clouds' or 'weeping willows'.

Topic Literary Terms
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL
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