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Types of Conflict in Literature. Conflict. A conflict is a struggle or problem in a story. Every story includes at least one conflict, and most stories describe many conflicts. The main problem at the center of a story is the main conflict. Conflict can be internal or external.
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Conflict • A conflict is a struggle or problem in a story. • Every story includes at least one conflict, and most stories describe many conflicts. The main problem at the center of a story is the main conflict. • Conflict can be internal or external.
Internal Conflict vs. External Conflict • An internal conflict is a struggle within the mind of a character. It can be mental or emotional. • An external conflict is a struggle that occurs between a character and an outside force.