Tension between the protagonist and the antagonist is called______

1. Analyze the question The question asks for the term used for the tension or struggle between the protagonist (the main character) and the antagonist (the character or force opposing them).

2. Explain the concept

• Protagonist: the central character, often the hero, whose goals drive the story.
• Antagonist: the character or force that opposes the protagonist.
• Conflict: the struggle between opposing forces in a story. It is the engine of the plot and can be: • Character vs. character (protagonist vs. antagonist) • Character vs. self • Character vs. society • Character vs. nature or fate

3. Go through the options

• A. Climax: the highest point of tension or the turning point in the plot. It is a result of the conflict, not the tension itself.
• B. Concrete: this is not a literary term for tension. It describes something real or tangible, such as concrete imagery or a concrete noun.
• C. Conflict: the opposition and tension between the protagonist and antagonist. This fits the question.
• D. Confident: an adjective meaning self-assured. It has nothing to do with plot.

4. Answer The correct option is C. Conflict.

5. Exam tip Remember the link: Protagonist + Antagonist = Conflict. Conflict is the struggle, while climax is the peak of that struggle. If a question asks about "the highest point of tension," choose climax. If it asks about "opposition between characters," choose conflict.