Conflict

Steven and Chantal are canoeing on a gentle river when they are swept into a tributary that leads to treacherous rapids and a waterfall.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

Drake would really like to visit his older brother at college, but he is worried his brother’s friends will make fun of him for being a “little kid.”

• internal conflict

• external conflict

Two lawyers plead their cases in court. Only one can win.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

A boy is walking in the woods when he discovers a chest filled with gold. He considers taking it home and hiding it, but realizes it must belong to someone.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

Barnie doesn’t agree with the health department rules and allows people to bring their dogs to his restaurant, even though he may have to pay a fine.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

When Janie’s alarm goes off, she knows she should get up and exercise before she leaves for school. However, she really wants to sleep for another hour.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

Kristin used to have a difficult time in class because she needed glasses and couldn’t read the board. She is still afraid to raise her hand because in the past her answers were always wrong.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

Tameka has come in second place in the spelling bee for the past two years. Every year Daria beats her in the final round. This year, Tameka is determined to win.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

Rosa wants to play on the school football team, but school rules say only boys can play football.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

Which type of conflict is depicted when a character struggles with their own emotions or decisions?

• Internal conflict

• External conflict

• Social conflict

• Environmental conflict