Types of Conflict

A student wishes to pursue a graduate degree and has been accepted into two graduate programs and needs to make a decision about which one to attend. 

•  Approach-Approach

•  Avoidance- Avoidance

• Approach-Avoidance

Charles asked Mandy out on a date and he offered her two possible options- see a movie or go ice skating. Mandy felt stressed because she liked both. 

•  Approach-Approach

•  Avoidance- Avoidance

• Approach-Avoidance

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

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Technology

A story that involves a character dealing with ghosts or entities from another dimension is showcasing what type of conflict?

• Character vs. Supernatural

• Character vs. Fate

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

A tale of a sailor battling against the sea to reach home is an example of which type of conflict?

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Supernatural

External conflict is best described as:

• The main character's struggle against their best friend

• The main character's struggle against nature

• The main character's struggle against their own thoughts

• The main character's struggle against an outside force

In a story where the protagonist is fighting against a harsh winter storm to survive, this is an example of:

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Technology

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Supernatural

When a character is facing difficulties due to advancements in technology or their inability to adapt to it, this conflict is known as:

• Character vs. Technology

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Self

A conflict that involves a character going against another character’s wishes or actions is known as:

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

In stories where the main conflict arises from a character’s opposition to societal norms or expectations, this is an example of:

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Institution

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Fate