Concept:The character or voice assumed by the author in a literary work is called the persona.
Explanation:The author does not always write as himself or herself.
Often, the author creates a distinct voice or character to present the ideas in the text.
This invented voice or assumed character is known as the persona.
A protagonist is the main character in the story, not the author’s assumed voice.
A pseudonym is a false name used by the author, not a character in the writing.
Therefore, the correct literary term for the character assumed by the author is persona.
Answer:C. persona