Types of Conflict, Character & Tense Shifts

Mary was really upset after the tornado ruined her home. She knew it would take a lot of work to fix it but she was also glad that her and her family were safe.

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

Samantha knew her opinion mattered even if women weren't allowed to vote. She started gathering other women who had the same view as her and they began protesting to try and gain their right to vote.

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Brandon and Peter both wanted to go to the movies Saturday night but they couldn't decide which movie to see. Brandon wanted to see something funny while Peter wanted to watch something scary. The boys got in an argument over which movie to see.

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

Even though Sara couldn't go to the game, Erin still wanted to go. Erin knew it would hurt Sara's feelings if she went without her but she really wanted to go. Erin didn't know the right thing to do.

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

What is conflict?

• Two characters getting along.
• A struggle between two opposing forces.
• The climax in a story.
• Part of the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The King family planned a trip to Florida. On the day they were supposed to leave, a terrible blizzard happened and all flights were cancelled. 
What type of conflict?

• character vs character
• character vs self
• character vs nature
• character vs society

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

Jerry saw his best friend steal a candy bar from the store. Jerry knows it is wrong but is unsure if he should tell on his friend. He is so confused.
What type of conflict?

• character vs character
• character vs self
• character vs nature
• character vs society

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Karen wanted to join the Bay Shore Fire Department however many of the men thought she would not be strong or brave enough to be a fireman. 
What type of conflict?

• character vs character
• character vs self
• character vs nature
• character vs society

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

The main character of a story is the....

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the definition of an "external" conflict?

• An issue between a character and an outside force.
• A problem within the exposition of a story.
• A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
• A problem caused by the protagonist.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3