Internal vs. External Conflict

Maria could not decide if she wanted a sandwich for lunch

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Marcus feels a lot of pressure from his friends to perform risky stunts on his skateboard. Since his friends don't wear their helmets, he feels like he cant either.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

The boys raced to the end of the street to see who was the fastest

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Luis regretted that he had not finished his homework and would get a zero for the assignment

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Trapped on a desert island, Samantha must learn to survive the elements until she is rescued.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Joanna did not raise her hand when the teacher asked if there were any questions. She was afraid that her question would sound silly and that she would not remember if her teacher had already covered the information that she didnt understand.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Alex and Kayla are both running for class president. Only one of them can win the election.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Tommy has to attend baseball practice this afternoon if he wants to play in the game on Saturday. However, he agreed to watch his little bother so his mom could go see his aunt, who was in the hospital.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Fearing the approaching storm, John closed all of his windows and went to the basement.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

The teacher became frustrated with Jordan's behavior and moved his seat into the corner.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict