What is a Conflict?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a conflict in a story?

• A problem faced by the main character or characters

• A happy ending for the main character

• A description of the setting

• A list of characters in the story

Open Ended

Why do you think conflict is important in a story?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict listed in the overview?

• Person vs. Animal

• Person vs. Technology

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Supernatural

Multiple Choice

Which type of conflict involves a character facing opposition from another person or group of people?

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Technology

Open Ended

Describe a situation from real life or literature that best represents a 'Person vs. Society' conflict.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of 'Person vs. Nature' conflict?

• A castaway must survive on an island.

• A student protests against school rules.

• A wizard battles monsters.

• A ship captain faces a stormy sea.

Open Ended

What is the main difference between 'Person vs. Supernatural' and 'Person vs. Nature' conflicts?

Open Ended

Based on the examples provided, what are some possible scenarios that illustrate a 'Person vs. Technology' conflict?

Multiple Choice

What are the two things you are asked to identify when reading each description in the practice activity?

• The protagonist and the setting

• The antagonist and the type of conflict

• The main event and the resolution

• The theme and the plot

Open Ended

Identify the:

Antagonist and Conflict Type

Open Ended

Identify the:

Antagonist

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of conflict in the scenario: Two boxers who were formerly friends compete for the championship belt. Select all that apply.

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Technology

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Nature

Open Ended

Identify the:

Antagonist and Conflict Type

Open Ended

Explain how the conflict in the scenario of the young woman and the boys prep school reflects broader societal issues.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the conflict type in the colonists' struggle to survive the winter in a strange land?

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Self

Multiple Select

Identify all possible antagonists in the scenario where a student struggles against the urge to procrastinate and play video games rather than do his homework.

• Laziness

• Procrastination

• Video games

• Cold weather

Open Ended

What is the conflict type?

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about the different types of conflict in stories, or is there anything you would like to learn more about this topic?

Open Ended

In your own words, explain why conflict is important in a story. How does it affect the plot and characters?