Types of Conflict

What is the definition of conflict?

• A disagreement or clash between two or more parties with opposing interests, ideas, or beliefs.

• A harmonious agreement between two or more parties with similar interests.

What are the two main categories of conflict?

• internal conflict and external conflict

• personal conflict and professional conflict

What is an internal conflict?

• A psychological struggle within a character's mind or emotions.

• A physical fight between two characters.

What is an external conflict?

• A struggle between a character and an outside force.

• A struggle within a character's mind.

What are the three types of external conflict?

• man vs. man, man vs. nature, and man vs. society

• man vs. self

What is a character vs. character conflict?

• A character vs. character conflict is a type of conflict in literature or storytelling where the main source of tension or opposition comes from the interactions and conflicts between two or more characters.

• A character vs. character conflict is a type of conflict where the main source of tension comes from the protagonist's conflict with nature or the environment.

What is a character vs. nature conflict?

• A character vs. nature conflict is a type of conflict in literature where a character struggles against the forces of nature.

• A character vs. nature conflict is a type of conflict in literature where a character struggles against their own thoughts and emotions.

What is a character vs. society conflict?

• A character vs. society conflict is a type of conflict where a character struggles against another individual.

• A character vs. society conflict is a type of conflict in literature where a character struggles against the norms, values, or expectations of society.

What is the purpose of conflict in a story?

• To slow down the pace of the story.

• To create tension and drive the plot forward.

What is the definition of conflict?

• A disagreement or clash between two or more parties with opposing interests, ideas, or beliefs.

• A harmonious agreement between two or more parties with similar interests.