Types of Conflict

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What is conflict?

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the disagreement between opposing forces

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Internal conflict

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Conflict struggle is within the character--making a difficult decision, for example

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What is external conflict?

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takes place outside the mind or body

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A problem inside a character's own head.

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Internal Conflict

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A struggle between a character and an outside force.

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External Conflict

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A struggle with a majority, often with different values or beliefs.

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Man vs Society

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A struggle with a weather, a disaster, or the environment.

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Man vs Nature

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A struggle with an electronic device, machine, or technology.

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Man vs Technology

Front

Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?

• A hero saves many lives.
• A struggle between a character and a family member.
• A character has to survive a tornado.
• A character is afraid of starting at a new school.

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A character is afraid of starting at a new school.

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What type of conflict is described in the scenario: Julia’s home was ruined when Hurricane Sally blew through Florida.

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individual vs. nature