Conflict in Fiction

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What is conflict?

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A struggle between two opposing forces.

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What is the definition of an 'internal' conflict?

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An issue that a character faces within himself/herself.

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What is 'Character v. Character' conflict?

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A struggle between two characters in a story.

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What is 'Character v. Nature' conflict?

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A struggle between a character and natural forces.

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What is 'Character v. Society' conflict?

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A struggle between a character and societal norms or rules.

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What is 'Character v. Self' conflict?

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A struggle within a character's own mind or emotions.

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Example of internal conflict?

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A character deciding whether to tell the truth or lie.

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Example of external conflict?

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A character fighting against a villain.

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What does 'person vs. technology' mean?

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A conflict where a character struggles with technology.

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What does 'person vs. individual' mean?

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A conflict where a character has a problem with another character.