What does a problem provide to the plot of the story?

Answer 1

It's all right there in the text.

You have to read through the story and think about what's going on. Ask yourself "Is this a problem?" every paragraph and you will soon find the problem.

Answer 2

The problem of a story is often referred to as the "conflict." There are five types of conflict:

1. Man vs. self
2. Man vs. man
3. Man vs. society
4. Man vs. nature
5. Man vs. fate

A plot, on the other hand, is the structure of the events in a story.

To answer your question, a problem or conflict usually is necessary to provide a "catalyst" that spurs on the action of the plot. When a conflict takes place, it causes different opposing forces to react and sometimes change in nature, and this sets the story in motion.

"Plot" is essentially like a skeleton, providing structure for the story. If you are worried about plot, then you should pay attention to rising action, falling action, climax, plot twists, etc. Conflict, on the other hand, is more like the heartbeat of a story, keeping everything in motion.

This was an interesting question, because plot and problem can be confused but are actually quite different. You need to pay attention to both: without a plot, a story will be chaotic and devoid of meaning; but without a conflict, the story is rigid and predictable. If I had to sum it up in a sentence, I would say that a problem provides flexibility, change, variety, and, in general, motion to the plot of a story.

Answer 3

A problem in a story provides conflict and tension, driving the plot forward as characters work to resolve it. It creates obstacles for characters to overcome, building suspense and engaging the audience in the story's unfolding. Ultimately, the resolution of the problem often leads to character growth and development.

Answer 4

There is no "general problem" - every story has a unique problem that fits the plot and characters.

Answer 5

The literary term for this is the conflict of a story.

Answer 6

In the resolution.