Understanding Conflicts in Literature

What is a Character Conflict?

• A character struggles against nature

• The main character has a problem with another character, such as a fight or misunderstanding

• A character faces a tough decision within themselves

• A conflict with a mysterious force

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What is an Internal Conflict?

• A struggle between two characters

• A conflict with the environment

• A problem the main character has with themselves, like a tough decision or negative trait

• A battle with an enemy

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What is an Environmental Conflict?

• A conflict within a character’s mind

• A problem caused by an external force like a natural disaster

• A disagreement between characters

• A conflict over a small misunderstanding

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Which of these is an example of Character Conflict?

• A character is lost in a storm

• A character arguing with their best friend

• A character doubting their abilities

• A character stuck in traffic

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Which conflict involves a character battling their own thoughts or feelings?

• Environmental Conflict

• Internal Conflict

• Character Conflict

• Physical Conflict

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Which type of conflict is happening when a character faces a hurricane?

• Internal Conflict

• Environmental Conflict

• Character Conflict

• Logical Conflict

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What type of conflict is most likely if the main character feels guilty about their actions?

• Internal Conflict

• Character Conflict

• Environmental Conflict

• Social Conflict

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Which of the following best describes Environmental Conflict?

• A struggle within a character’s mind

• A problem caused by an external force like a natural disaster

• A disagreement between characters

• A conflict over a small misunderstanding

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Can a story have more than one type of conflict?

• No, it can only have one

• Yes, it can have multiple types of conflict at the same time

• Only if it is a long story

• Only if the conflicts are related

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Which conflict occurs when a character has to make a difficult choice?

• Character Conflict

• Internal Conflict

• Environmental Conflict

• External Conflict

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