Conflict in Literature

What is conflict in literature?

• A peaceful resolution between characters or forces

• A situation where everyone agrees and there is no tension

• Struggle or problem that drives the plot and creates tension between characters or forces

• A minor disagreement that is quickly resolved

What are the two main types of conflict in literature?

• man vs. society

• man vs. machine

• internal conflict and external conflict

• man vs. nature

What is internal conflict?

• Psychological struggle within a character's mind or emotions

• Conflict between two different cultures

• Conflict between two external forces

• Physical fight between two characters

What is external conflict?

• Struggle between a character and an outside force

• Conflict within a character's mind

• Conflict between two characters

• Conflict caused by natural disasters

What is man vs. self conflict?

• A type of conflict where the main character struggles with their own thoughts, emotions, or decisions.

• A type of conflict where the main character is in conflict with nature

• A type of conflict where the main character faces external obstacles

• A type of conflict where the main character battles with another person

What is man vs. nature conflict?

• A conflict between two countries

• A conflict between two animals

• A conflict between two individuals

• A literary conflict where a character or characters struggle against the forces of nature.

Which type of conflict involves a struggle within a character's mind?

• internal conflict

• interpersonal conflict

• external conflict

• physical conflict

Which type of conflict involves a struggle between a character and an outside force?

• personal conflict

• emotional conflict

• external conflict

• internal conflict

In man vs. self conflict, who or what is the character struggling against?

• An external force or obstacle

• A physical illness or disability

• Their own thoughts, emotions, or inner conflicts

• Another person or character

In man vs. nature conflict, who or what is the character struggling against?

• technology

• other people

• animals

• forces of nature