Astruggle between opposing forces or characters within a story is known as . a.) exposition b.) climax c.) suspense d.) conflict

A struggle between opposing forces or characters in a story is defined as a conflict.

A struggle between characters or forces is called D: a Conflict

An Exposition is a description or explanation of an idea or theory

Suspense is an emotion with a feeling of being excited or anxious not knowing whats about to happen.

And finally a Climax is the ending of something. Usually wraps things up in a book or movie 

But your final answer is D: Conflict

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