Conflict and Characterization

Which one of these is an internal conflict?

• character vs. character
• character vs. self
• character vs. nature
• character vs. society

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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Tammy started the school year telling her family she was going to do her best ever. She was going to get A's in all her classes and participate in clubs and activities. She joined cross country, but thought it was too hot and quit. She begged to join the volleyball team, but when she was told no she got angry and stopped doing her homework. Things started to look up when she joined the debate club. However, Tammy missed the first two debate meets on Saturdays because she wanted to sleep in on the weekends. She was then kicked off the team. At the end of the first semester she had all D's.
What type of conflict is this?

• character vs. character
• character vs. nature
• character vs. society
• character vs. self

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

Diego's tiny sailboat capsized, but he was able to swim to a nearby deserted island. As he looked around, he realized he would need to find a way to protect his body and skin from extreme heat and sun. He also needed fresh water and something to eat. He knew he wouldn't make it very long if he couldn't shelter himself from the extreme conditions and find food and water.

What type of conflict is this?

• character vs. society

• character vs. nature

• character vs. self

• character vs. character

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

Diego's tiny sailboat capsized, but he was able to swim to a nearby desert island. As he looked around, he realized he would need to find a way to protect his body and skin extreme heat and sun. He also needed fresh water and something to eat. He knew he wouldn't make it very long if he couldn't shelter himself and find food and water.

Which of these BEST describes the conflict in this story?

• Andre's sailboat is not covered by insurance

• Andre capsized his boat because he fell asleep

• Andre must find a way to survive on the deserted island until someone rescues him

• Andre wishes he would've gone on a hiking trip instead

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

The point of highest tension in a story; also described as the "turning point" in the story.

• resolution

• climax

• exposition

• rising action

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The antagonist in a story is the character or force opposing or challenging the main character. 

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of these is an example of character vs. character?

• A lost boy scout troop struggles to find their way out of a dangerous forest

• A girl tries to work up the courage to sing at her school's talent show

• Two boys face off on the wrestling mat at the county championship tournament

• A woman tries to fit in at her new job

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

Which of these is an example of character vs society?

• Leah battles a girl from Grover Middle School in the final round of the math decathalon
• A young boy tries to decide to tell his mom the truth about the broken vase or to blame it on the dog
• Jason decides to break his school's mile race record and starts training 3 months in advance
• A girl leaves her public high school to attend an all girls prep academy. She struggles to fit in with the cliques of girls at her new school.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

Name the Conflict:

Frederick Douglass knew he should have the same rights as everyone else, and he was willing to stand up for his rights.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

Name the Conflict:

Paul helped the tangerine farmers throughout the night try to save their crops from the freeze.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8