Question

In "Games at Twilight," Ravi wants very much to win the game, but he is growing scared in the shed. This is an example of what element of story?

Answer 1

External Conflict, because he is dealing with something other than himself. if that makes any sense :)

Answer 2

This is an example of conflict within a story. A novel can be based on one major conflict that need to be resolved by the end of the book and then surrounded smaller conflicts that escalate and move the plot.