Question

which of the following is a step to take when doing a character analysis?
describe the use of metaphors throughout the text
identify the use of simile throughout the text
identify the characters conflict within the text

Explanation:

The first two options focus on analyzing literary devices (metaphors, similes) which relate to textual rhetoric, not direct character analysis. Identifying a character's internal or external conflict is a core step in examining a character's motivations, development, and role in the text.

Answer:

identify the character's conflict within the text