Conflict

What is conflict?

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

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of an "external" conflict?

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• Character vs Character
• Character vs Nature
• Character vs Society
• Character vs Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• Character vs Character
• Character vs Nature
• Character vs Society
• Character vs Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• Character vs Character
• Character vs Nature
• Character vs Society
• Character vs Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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? She doesn't know what to do.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Supernatural

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self