Conflict in Fiction

What is conflict?

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

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 himself/herself.

What is the definition of "external" conflict?

• An issue between a character and an opposing force.

• A problem within the story.

• A struggle that a character has within him/her self.

• A problem caused by the protagonist.

What is an example of internal conflict?

• Person v. Person

• Person v. Society

• Person v. Nature

• Person v. Self

What is this picture an example of?

• Character v. Character

• Character v. Nature

• Character v. Society

• Character v. Self

Mikey had his lunch money stolen twice by the class bully. The next day, Mikey confronted the bully at recess. Mikey's conflict is ______________.

• very scary

• upsetting

• internal

• external

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

• Character v. Self

• Character v. Character

• Character v. Nature

• Character v. Society

In The Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta did not want to give in to the Capitol (the government). They fought as much as they could against the Capitol. They disagreed with its rules and structure and were trying to gain freedom for the districts.

Which type of conflict is this?

• Character v. Self

• Character v. Character

• Character v. Society

• Character v. Nature

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

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

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?

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2