Types of Conflict

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 "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 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. supernatural
• individual vs. nature
• 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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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 her magical powers would frighten others.

• 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. supernatural
• individual vs. technology
• individual vs. self

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Because he has facial deformities, Auggie struggles with being accepted by his classmates. This is an example of...

• Internal conflict

• External conflict

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individual vs. individual is ...

•  a character in conflict with society 
• Internal/mental conflict 
•  Two or more characters in conflict  
• Environmental conflict such as a hurricane  

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