Conflict

Front

What is conflict?

Back

Conflict is a struggle or problem that drives the plot of a story, involving a character facing challenges.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What are the types of conflict?

Back

The main types of conflict are: 1. Individual vs. Individual 2. Individual vs. Self 3. Individual vs. Nature 4. Individual vs. Society

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Define 'external conflict'.

Back

External conflict is an issue between a character and an outside force, such as nature, society, or another character.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Define 'internal conflict'.

Back

Internal conflict is a struggle that a character has within him/her self, often involving emotions or decisions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does 'character vs. nature' mean?

Back

'Character vs. nature' refers to a conflict where a character faces challenges posed by natural forces, such as weather or animals.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does 'character vs. society' mean?

Back

'Character vs. society' refers to a conflict where a character struggles against societal norms, laws, or beliefs.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does 'character vs. character' mean?

Back

'Character vs. character' refers to a conflict where one character opposes another character, leading to a struggle.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the role of conflict in a story?

Back

Conflict drives the plot forward, creates tension, and develops characters by forcing them to confront challenges.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Give an example of 'character vs. self'.

Back

A character struggling with guilt over a past mistake is an example of 'character vs. self' conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing the central conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9