Types of Conflict

Types of Conflict

Poll

True or False: There are only 2 types of conflict.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of conflict? (Select all that apply)

• Character v. Character

• Character v. Self

• Character v. Nature

• Character v. World

Character v. Character

• External conflict

• Mental or physical struggle between two or more characters

• Example: A couple disagree about how they should spend their money.

Character v. Self

• Internal Conflict

• A struggle between the character and their conscience/what is in their head

• Example: A teenager is torn between ditching class and going to class to participate in the test review

Character v. Nature

• External Conflict

• A struggle between the character and elements of nature that are out of their control

• Example: A family is stranded in a snow storm

Character v. World/Society

• External Conflict

• Struggle between the character and the rules, laws, and/or ideas that are practiced the society they live in

• Example: A teenager breaks the law by running a red light

Multiple Choice

A family is shipwrecked and stuck on an island with wild animals.

• Character v. Character

• Character v. Self

• Character v. Nature

• Character v. World/Society

Multiple Choice

A teenager can't stop playing video games long enough to finish their homework.

• Character v. Character

• Character v. Self

• Character v. Nature

• Character v. World/Society

Multiple Choice

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights and equality

• Character v. Character

• Character v. Self

• Character v. Nature

• Character v. World/Society

Multiple Choice

Two siblings get into a fight over who gets to eat the last piece of pizza.

• Character v. Character

• Character v. Self

• Character v. Nature

• Character v. World/Society

Poll

How do you feel about differentiating between the four major types of conflict?

• Beginner--I am still struggling to understand, and need support.

• Apprentice--I understand, but still need some help and support.

• Proficient--I understand and can do it on my own.

• Expert--I understand this well enough to teach it to others!