Question

catastrophe, most often death
what is the definition of the term heir in the context of literature?
a character who experiences a downfall
a rhythmic pattern in poetry
one who inherits
a reference to another work

Explanation:

In literary context, "heir" retains its core meaning of a person who receives property, title, or a role from someone else (typically a predecessor). The other options are incorrect: a character with a downfall is a tragic figure, a rhythmic poetry pattern is meter, and a reference to another work is an allusion.

Answer:

one who inherits