Conflict

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What is conflict?

Back

Conflict is a struggle or clash between opposing forces, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or between a character and society/nature).

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is 'Character vs Self' conflict?

Back

'Character vs Self' conflict occurs when a character faces internal struggles, such as emotions, decisions, or moral dilemmas.

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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

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What is 'Character vs Character' conflict?

Back

'Character vs Character' conflict involves a struggle between two or more characters, often leading to tension and drama in the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is 'Character vs Nature' conflict?

Back

'Character vs Nature' conflict occurs when a character faces challenges posed by natural forces, such as storms, animals, or other environmental factors.

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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

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What is 'Character vs Society' conflict?

Back

'Character vs Society' conflict arises when a character faces opposition from societal norms, laws, or cultural expectations.

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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

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What is internal conflict?

Back

Internal conflict is a psychological struggle within a character, often involving emotions, thoughts, 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 is external conflict?

Back

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

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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

Give an example of 'Character vs Self' conflict.

Back

An example of 'Character vs Self' conflict is a student deciding whether to cheat on a test or study hard.

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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

Give an example of 'Character vs Character' conflict.

Back

An example of 'Character vs Character' conflict is a rivalry between two friends competing for the same position on a sports team.

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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

Give an example of 'Character vs Nature' conflict.

Back

An example of 'Character vs Nature' conflict is a hiker getting lost in a snowstorm.

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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