Types of Conflicts in Literature

What kind of conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force?

• External

• Internal

• Exposition

• Resolution

Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?

• A character gets into an argument with a jealous girlfriend.

• A character is injured by a tornado.

• A character agonizes (struggles) over whether or not to cheat on a test.

• A character gets in a car accident.

Little Johnny was captured by aliens and they flew away in their UFO.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Mr. Smith challenged the fairness of the law.

• Man versus Nature

• Man versus Society

• Man versus Technology

• Man versus Self

Which is NOT an example of external conflict?

• The character tries to print out his essay for class, but the printer breaks.

• The character is stuck in his house because of a blizzard.

• The character can’t decide whether to study or go play with his friends.

• The character argues with his parents over an extended curfew.

Two girls go against one another to see who will be the winner of the Spelling Bee.

• Man versus Self

• Man versus Technology

• Man versus Man

• Man versus Society

While I was watching a movie, the power went out so the TV wouldn’t work.

• Man versus Nature

• Man versus Self

• Man versus Technology

• Internal Conflict

A family is stranded in a desert with very little food or water. They must survive in hot temperatures, scorching sun, desperate thirst, and harsh sandstorms.

• Person versus Self

• Person versus Nature

• Person versus Person

• Person versus Society

Harry Potter versus Voldemort is what type of conflict?

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Magic

• Character  vs. Character

Jan thinks her school’s dress code is unfair. There is a long list of clothes that girls are not allowed to wear, while boys have barely any restrictions. She creates a meme and posts it on Instagram. It goes viral! Which type of conflict is this?

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Character

• Girls vs. Boys