Question

a c__________ is a struggle between opposing forces

Explanation:

In literature, a conflict is defined as a struggle between opposing forces. This can be between characters (man vs. man), a character and nature (man vs. nature), a character and society (man vs. society), a character and themselves (man vs. self), or a character and the supernatural (man vs. supernatural). The word starts with "c" and fits the description of a struggle.

Answer:

conflict