Identifying Conflict

What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?

• A hero in a story that saves many lives.
• A problem that a character has with other characters.
• A struggle between a character and a family member.
• An issue that a character faces within him/her self.

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What is conflict?

• Two characters getting along.
• A struggle between two opposing forces.
• The climax in a story.
• Part of the resolution.

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What is the definition of an "external" conflict?

• An issue between a character and an outside force.
• A problem within the story.
• A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
• A problem caused by the protagonist.

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What is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?

• individual vs. individual
• individual vs. society
• individual vs. nature
• individual vs. self

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In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.

• individual vs. individual
• individual vs. nature
• individual vs. society
• individual vs. self

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Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.

• individual vs. individual
• individual vs. nature
• individual vs. society
• individual vs. self

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Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college; however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?

• individual vs. individual
• individual vs. nature
• individual vs. society
• individual vs. self

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The problem or issue the main character is having is the main ...

• plot
• conflict
• setting
• theme

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A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean.  Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!

• individual vs. self
• individual vs. individual
• individual vs. nature
• individual vs. society

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In "The Hunger Games," Katniss must survive in the arena by protecting herself from animals, searching for clean water, and surviving fires.

• Man vs Man
• Man vs Nature
• Man vs Society
• Man vs Self

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