Intro to Conflict

Conflict

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Conflict

• Conflict in a story is the struggle or problem faced by the main character

• not all conflict is bad….conflict can be a challenge, a change, a decision, or an opportunity

  
  

• In a story or novel, the actions that the characters take to solve the conflict or face the problem builds toward a climax.

Types of Conflict, pt.1

• an external conflict involves a character who struggles against an outside force (nature, a physical object, or another character).

• an internal conflict is one that occurs within the character, such as struggling with fear or sadness

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Multiple Choice

What is conflict?

• Two characters getting along

• The climax in a story

• A struggle between two opposing forces

• Part of the resolution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?

• A hero saves many lives.

• A struggle between a character and a family member.

• A character has to survive a tornado.

• A character is afraid of starting at a new school.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the definition of external conflict?

• A problem caused by the protagonist

• An issue between a character and an outside force

• A struggle that the character has within him/herself

• The climax of the story

Types of Conflict, pt. 2

individual vs. other people (external)

• character vs. character

• individual vs. individual

• person vs. person

• person vs. society

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an external conflict?

• individual vs. individual

• individual vs. self

• individual vs. nature

• individual vs. society

Multiple Choice

Julia’s home was ruined when Hurricane Sally blew through Florida.

• individual vs. individual

• individual vs. self

• individual vs. nature

• individual vs. society

Multiple Choice

Jackson wants to ask someone out to the dance, but he’s afraid to do so.

• individual vs. individual

• individual vs. self

• individual vs. nature

• individual vs. society

Multiple Choice

Steven gets in a fight at school with another student.

• individual vs. individual

• individual vs. self

• individual vs. nature

• individual vs. society

Multiple Choice

Elsa is hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.

• individual vs. individual

• individual vs. self

• individual vs. nature

• individual vs. society

Multiple Choice

What type of literary conflict is present in the last slide?

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Supernatural

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

Multiple Choice

What type of literary conflict is present in the last slide?

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Supernatural

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

Multiple Choice

What type of literary conflict is present in the last slide?

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Supernatural

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

Types of Conflict

Multiple Choice

Which would be an example of man vs. self conflict?

• A character is fighting against an evil government.

• A character is lost in a snowstorm.

• A character is afraid of getting old.

• A character is not getting along with another character.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of external conflict?

• man vs. man

• man vs. nature

• man vs. self

• man vs. society

Multiple Choice

Which would be an example of man vs. man conflict?

• A character is fighting against an evil government.

• A character is lost in a snowstorm.

• A character is afraid of getting old.

• A character is not getting along with another character.

Multiple Choice

Which would be an example of man vs. nature conflict?

• A character is fighting against an evil government.

• A character is lost in a snowstorm.

• A character is afraid of getting old.

• A character is not getting along with another character.

Multiple Choice

Which would be an example of man vs. society conflict?

• A character is fighting against an evil government.

• A character is lost in a snowstorm.

• A character is afraid of getting old.

• A character is not getting along with another character.

Multiple Choice

Shelly stared into the mirror brushing her teeth. Every morning, she had the same conversation with her reflection. “Today's the day,” she thought, “Today I am going to leave him. I'm going to walk right up to him and tell him it's over"

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Society

Multiple Choice

Tired of the pay inequality at her work, Joanna decided to take things into her own hands. She rallied the women in her office to stage a peaceful protest. They picketed outside the building for

six days until they are afforded the opportunity to meet with the general managers.

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Society

Multiple Choice

Richard leaped from his bed and ran to the door. The smell of the smoke woke him, and when he heard the alarm in his hallway sound, he knew he was in trouble. He opened the door and flames filled

the hall. He knew his only option was out the window.

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Society

Multiple Choice

I was just about to update my Facebook profile when my mother walked in. In her hand was my report card. This was not going to end well for me. “How are you are failing three classes? Say goodbye to your social life - it is nothing but studying for the rest of this year!” I couldn't believe my ears. "Mom! You are being

totally unreasonable!"

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Society