Define the term conflict as it relates to literature and explain its importance in narrative writing. briefly describe the different types of internal and external conflict. then choose one short story or poem you read for this course. explain how the author introduces, develops, and resolves a major conflict in this narrative.

A conflict in literature is defined as any struggle between opposing forces. Usually, the main character struggles against some other force. This type ofconflict is what drives each and every story. Without it, the story would have no point or purpose.
an internal conflict would be man vs. self meaning someone is struggling with an internal idea or thought
external could be man vs nature, man vs society, man vs man etc. these are all people vs outside forces
this is the first piece, i will add more once i have poems and stories to choose from