Types of Conflict

A conflict between a character and an outside force. Examples include nature, other characters, and society.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A conflict within a character's heart or mind. Occurs when a character has to overcome a troubling emotion or make a difficult decision. An example is character vs self conflict.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A conflict between a character and a force such as weather, environment, an animal, or a disease

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Self

• Character vs Nature

• Character vs Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A conflict between two or more characters in a story

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Self

• Character vs Nature

• Character vs Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A conflict between a character and the laws or social norms of their culture.

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Self

• Character vs Nature

• Character vs Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A conflict that occurs when characters are in direct opposition with an otherworldly foe.

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Supernatural

• Character vs Nature

• Character vs Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A conflict a character faces that involves overcoming a troubling feeling or making a difficult decision.

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Self

• Character vs Nature

• Character vs Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Trisha really likes her job , but she doesn't make enough to pay her bills. She doesn't know if she should leave or get a second job.

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Self

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Sam quickly hides behind a tree when he sees two bullies coming

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Self

• Character vs. Supernatural

• Character vs. Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Janet's parents expect her to go to law school, but she wants to be an artist

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Self

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3