Exploring Internal and External Conflict

The video tutorial covers essential elements of storytelling, focusing on conflict as a central theme. It explains the concept of conflict as a struggle between opposing forces, highlighting its role as the problem in a story. The tutorial distinguishes between internal and external conflicts, providing examples of each type, such as man vs. self, man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, and man vs. destiny. Through these examples, viewers learn how conflicts drive narratives and create tension, enhancing their understanding of storytelling dynamics.

What is the primary role of conflict in a story?

• To provide background information

• To describe the setting

• To create tension

• To introduce characters

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Which of the following best defines conflict in a story?

• A resolution of the plot

• A struggle between two or more opposing forces

• A description of the setting

• A dialogue between characters

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How many types of conflict are there?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• One

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Which type of conflict involves a character struggling with their own thoughts and decisions?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

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What is an example of man vs. self conflict?

• A character facing a hurricane

• A character fighting a bear

• A character deciding whether to study or play

• A character dealing with societal norms

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Which type of conflict is illustrated by a boxing match between two characters?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

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What is an example of man vs. nature conflict?

• A character arguing with another character

• A character dealing with racism

• A character facing a tornado

• A character struggling with their destiny

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Which type of conflict involves a character dealing with societal issues like racism or poverty?

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

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What is an example of man vs. society conflict?

• A character dealing with segregation

• A character facing a hurricane

• A character fighting another character

• A character deciding whether to study or play

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Which type of conflict involves a character struggling against fate or destiny?

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Destiny

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