Exploring Conflict in Literature

The video tutorial discusses conflict in literature, defining it as a struggle between opposing forces. It highlights the importance of conflict in driving a story and provides examples from 'The Outsiders'. The tutorial categorizes conflict into internal and external types, explaining each with examples. It further breaks down conflict into four types: character vs self, character vs character, character vs nature, and character vs society. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to identify conflicts in 'The Outsiders'.

What is the definition of conflict in literature?

• A struggle between two opposing forces

• A happy ending

• A character's internal thoughts

• A setting description

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Why is conflict important in a story?

• It introduces new characters

• It describes the setting

• It provides a happy ending

• It drives the story forward

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In 'The Outsiders', what is the main conflict?

• Ponyboy vs. Dally

• Greasers vs. Socs

• Johnny vs. Bob

• Ponyboy vs. Darry

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What does internal conflict refer to?

• A struggle within a character's mind

• A struggle between characters

• A struggle with society

• A struggle with nature

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Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?

• Brian surviving in the wilderness

• Batman fighting the Joker

• Bob trying to drown Ponyboy

• Johnny deciding whether to turn himself in

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What does external conflict refer to?

• A struggle within a character's mind

• A struggle between a character and an outside force

• A character's internal thoughts

• A character's feelings

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Which of the following is an example of external conflict?

• A character making a decision

• A character's fear

• A character feeling guilty

• Bob trying to drown Ponyboy

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What type of conflict is it when a character struggles with their own feelings?

• Character vs. society

• Character vs. nature

• Character vs. self

• Character vs. character

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In 'The Outsiders', what type of conflict is Dally struggling to follow the law?

• Character vs. self

• Character vs. nature

• Character vs. society

• Character vs. character

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Which type of conflict involves a character struggling against natural forces?

• Character vs. self

• Character vs. society

• Character vs. character

• Character vs. nature

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