Conflict

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What is Conflict?

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Conflict is a struggle or clash between opposing forces, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or between a character and outside forces).

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What is Character vs. Nature conflict?

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A conflict where a character faces challenges from natural forces, such as weather, animals, or diseases. Example: A character trying to survive a tornado.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is Character vs. Society conflict?

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A conflict where a character struggles against societal norms, laws, or cultural expectations. Example: A character fighting against unfair laws.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is Character vs. Self conflict?

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A conflict where a character grapples with their own beliefs, emotions, or decisions. Example: A character feeling guilty about stealing to survive.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is External Conflict?

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A conflict that occurs between a character and an outside force, which can include nature, other characters, or society.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is Internal Conflict?

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A conflict that occurs within a character, involving their thoughts, emotions, or beliefs.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What are the four main types of conflict in literature?

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1. Character vs. Character 2. Character vs. Nature 3. Character vs. Society 4. Character vs. Self.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Give an example of Character vs. Character conflict.

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Two friends arguing over a misunderstanding, leading to a fight.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Give an example of Character vs. Nature conflict.

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A hiker lost in the wilderness facing a snowstorm.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Give an example of Character vs. Society conflict.

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A teenager protesting against school dress codes.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3