ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It refers to the problem in a story.
A
setting
B
conflict
C
plot
D
denouement
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In fiction, those problems are called conflict . More precisely, conflict means thwarted, endangered, or opposing desire. It’s basically when a character wants something but something else gets in the way. Maybe the character wants a thing but can’t get it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conflict – a struggle or a problem that needs to be resolved (fixed). Our amount of interest usually depends on the amount or depth of the conflict. Two Types of Conflict: a. External Conflict: Conflict that takes place between a character and another person, or between a character and something nonhuman (nature).

Detailed explanation-3: -The opposing force created, the conflict within the story generally comes in four basic types: Conflict with the self, Conflict with others, Conflict with the environment and Conflict with the supernatural. Conflict with the self, the internal battle a lead character has within, is often the most powerful.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two main types of conflict: internal and external. Internal conflict refers to the inner struggle that affects a character’s mental and emotional state. External conflict refers to conflict between the main character and any external force, such as a villain, government, or nature.

Detailed explanation-5: -Conflict is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot. Conflict is a problem that must be solved; an issue between the protagonist and antagonist forces. It forms the basis of the plot.

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