Question

Which word refers to the struggle between characters (or forces) in the plot?

protagonist
conflict
antagonist
setting

Answer 1

Conflict

Step-by-step explanation:

Think of it as this- what are the two people trying to solve? An issue, a problem, a conflict. The word is interchangeable with the other two.

Answer 2

Conflict is the word that refers to the struggle between characters (or forces) in the plot. It refers to the heated relationship between characters that is usually negative. Protagonist is the main good character in a novel, antagonist is the main bad character in a novel, and a setting is where the novel is taking place - it refers to the location and time.