Types of Conflict in Literature

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What is a conflict in literature?

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A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What are the four main types of conflict in literature?

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Character vs Character, Character vs Nature, Character vs Self, Character vs Society.

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Define Character vs Character conflict.

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A conflict where two characters have opposing desires or interests.

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Define Character vs Nature conflict.

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A conflict where a character faces challenges from natural forces.

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Define Character vs Self conflict.

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A conflict where a character struggles with their own emotions, beliefs, or decisions.

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Define Character vs Society conflict.

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A conflict where a character stands against societal norms or laws.

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What is internal conflict?

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Conflict a character has with himself.

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What is external conflict?

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Conflict a character faces with outside forces, such as other characters or nature.

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Example of Character vs Character conflict.

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Two friends competing for the same position in a school play.

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Example of Character vs Nature conflict.

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A character trying to survive a storm or natural disaster.