Types of Conflict

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What is conflict?

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A struggle between two opposing forces.

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What type of conflict is represented when two girls compete for the same role in the school play?

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character vs. character

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What type of conflict is illustrated when a police officer writes Dr. Stevens a ticket for speeding?

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Man vs. Society

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What is the term for an external conflict that involves a character facing challenges from the environment, like insects or weather?

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character vs. nature

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In a situation where a plane crashes on an island and a character must survive alone, what type of conflict is this?

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character vs. nature

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What is the definition of character vs. self conflict?

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A struggle within a character's own mind, often involving personal dilemmas or decisions.

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Give an example of character vs. society conflict.

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A teenager fights against school rules that they believe are unfair.

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What does character vs. nature conflict involve?

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A character facing challenges from natural forces, such as storms, animals, or disease.

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What is character vs. technology conflict?

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A struggle between a character and technological forces, such as machines or computers.

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What is the climax in a story?

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The most intense point of conflict, where the main character faces their biggest challenge.