Understanding Literary Conflicts Quiz

Which of the following is an example of an internal conflict in literature?

• Character vs. character

• Character vs. self

• Character vs. nature

• Character vs. society

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What type of conflict occurs when a character struggles against the rules or expectations of their community?

• Character vs. technology

• Character vs. society

• Character vs. supernatural

• Character vs. self

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which term describes a conflict that takes place within a character’s own mind?

• External conflict

• Internal conflict

• Character vs. nature

• Character vs. technology

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is NOT an example of external conflict?

• Character vs. character

• Character vs. nature

• Character vs. self

• Character vs. technology

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character is lost in a snowstorm and must find shelter to survive. What type of conflict is this?

• Character vs. society

• Character vs. self

• Character vs. nature

• Character vs. technology

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

If a character is haunted by ghosts and must overcome their fear, which type of conflict is being portrayed?

• Character vs. supernatural

• Character vs. technology

• Character vs. society

• Character vs. self

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character is struggling to decide whether to tell the truth or lie to protect a friend. What type of conflict is this, and is it internal or external?

• Character vs. self; internal

• Character vs. character; external

• Character vs. society; external

• Character vs. technology; internal

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which scenario best illustrates a character vs. technology conflict?

• A character is trying to survive a hurricane.

• A character is arguing with a friend.

• A character is trapped in a malfunctioning elevator.

• A character is feeling guilty about a past mistake.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the following scenario: "Maria is determined to win the science fair, but her best friend is also competing and wants to win just as much." What type of conflict is this, and is it internal or external? Explain your reasoning.

• Character vs. self; internal, because Maria is struggling with her own feelings.

• Character vs. character; external, because Maria is in competition with her friend.

• Character vs. society; external, because Maria is competing against the rules.

• Character vs. technology; external, because Maria is using science equipment.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A story features a character who must convince their community to accept a new technology that could change their way of life. Identify the two types of conflict present in this scenario and justify your answer.

• Character vs. self and character vs. supernatural, because the character is unsure and faces magical forces.

• Character vs. technology and character vs. society, because the character deals with new technology and resistance from the community.

• Character vs. nature and character vs. character, because the character faces natural disasters and arguments.

• Character vs. self and character vs. nature, because the character is conflicted and faces environmental challenges.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3