Internal Conflict

Thinking "What should I eat for breakfast?" is an example of an _________ conflict.

• internal

• external

Types of internal conflicts include: (select all that apply)

• duty and desire

• guilt

• mixed feelings

• right and wrong

• fear

A conflict is any sort of struggle. There are two types of conflict in stories:

• inward and outward

• inside and outside

• external and internal.

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:

Eh Lar is trying to decide if she should stay up watching Netflix until 2 am or if she should go to sleep to be prepared for school.

• Internal

• External

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:

Ms. Wilson felt lost without coffee. It's her life source for the work week. She pondered all morning what she should do to make the day good even without coffee.

• Internal

• External

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:

Harry struggles with his feelings for Cho. He knows that she is dating someone, but it takes all of his self control to not ask her out.

• Internal

• External

Is this an example of internal or external conflict: Santino is at the gym. He's been trying to train for a half marathon. When he's on the treadmill, he feel mentally exhausted even though his legs could go for days.

• Internal

• External

Kelly knows that she saw her friend, Kimmy, steal a pair of earrings, and that she should tell someone. However, Kelly is her friend, and she doesn't want her to get into trouble.

• Internal

• External

Phillip knows he should finish his book report, but his friends are going to the beach, and he wants to join them.

• Internal

• External

Which of the following best defines an internal conflict in literature?

• A struggle between a character and an outside force

• A struggle within a character's mind

• A struggle between two characters

• A struggle between a character and society