Exploring Internal vs External Conflict

The video tutorial explains the concepts of internal and external conflict, key elements in storytelling. External conflict involves struggles outside a character, like Batman fighting Joker or societal pressures. Internal conflict occurs within a character's mind, such as Elsa's decision-making in Frozen. The tutorial uses relatable examples to illustrate these concepts, helping viewers understand the differences and applications of each type of conflict.

What are the two major types of conflict discussed in the video?

• Internal and External

• Emotional and Logical

• Personal and Social

• Physical and Mental

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What does the term 'external' in external conflict refer to?

• Inside the character's mind

• Outside the character

• Within the character's emotions

• Between two characters

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Which of the following is an example of external conflict?

• Batman deciding to change his image

• Batman fighting the Joker

• Elsa deciding whether to stay in Arendelle

• A character feeling guilty

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What is an internal conflict?

• A physical fight between characters

• A conflict with society

• A struggle within the character's mind

• A struggle outside the character

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Which word can help you remember the meaning of 'internal' conflict?

• Inside

• External

• Exit

• Outside

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What kind of decision is often involved in internal conflict?

• Changing one's appearance

• Choosing between two physical actions

• Fighting an external enemy

• Deciding if something is right or wrong

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Which character from Frozen is used as an example of internal conflict?

• Anna

• Olaf

• Elsa

• Kristoff

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What internal conflict does Elsa face?

• Whether to change her image

• Whether to throw a ball at her father

• Whether to stay in Arendelle or leave

• Whether to fight the Joker

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What is the main difference between internal and external conflict?

• Internal conflict involves society, external involves nature

• Internal conflict is always about right and wrong, external is about actions

• Internal conflict happens inside the mind, external happens outside

• Internal conflict is physical, external is mental

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In the final example, what does the daughter struggle with internally?

• Whether to change her image

• Whether to throw the ball at her father again

• Whether to stay in Arendelle

• Whether to fight the Joker

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