Which term describes the opposition of forces which drives the plot and links incidents?

• A. Myths
• B. Conflict
• C. Legends
• D. Tragedy

Answer: (B)

Conflict is the opposition of forces that drives the plot and links incidents. It creates the tension that keeps events moving, shaping what happens next as characters face challenges, obstacles, and choices. This tension can be external, like a clash between characters, groups, or with nature, or internal, such as a character wrestling with a difficult decision or a personal flaw. Each clash pushes the story forward, connecting scenes into a cohesive arc from setup to climax to resolution. Without conflict, there’s little propulsion or meaningful progression.

Myths, legends, and tragedy describe types or forms of storytelling rather than the mechanism that ties a plot together. Myths explain why things are the way they are; legends tell of notable people or events within a culture; tragedy is a dramatic genre focused on the downfall of a protagonist. The concept that best captures the driving force behind a narrative and the way incidents are linked is conflict.