Character Conflicts

A problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story.

• exposition

• resolution

• rising action

• conflict

This type of conflict is a struggle within a character’s mind. It may occur when a character faces a difficult decision or conflicting feelings.

• Character vs. character

• Internal conflict

• Character vs. nature

• Character vs. society

The people or animals that do the action in the story and change or grow as a result of conflict.

• themes

• plot events

• conflicts

• characters

The series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward a climax.

• rising action

• falling action

• exposition

• resolution

A struggle between a character and an outside force.

• Internal Conflict

• Theme

• External Conflict

• Character

A struggle that happens inside a characters mind. Often, the character is trying to make a decision.

• External Conflict

• Internal Conflict

• Theme

• Character Traits

The person, animal, or entity that takes part in the action of the story.

• Setting

• Character

• Theme

• Conflict

a problem experienced by a character in a story

Which type of conflict involves a character struggling against societal norms or expectations?

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Technology

In literature, what is it called when a character faces a moral dilemma or emotional struggle within themselves?

• External Conflict

• Internal Conflict

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Environment