Identifying Types of Conflict in Literature

What is the primary role of conflict in a story?

• To drive the plot forward

• To introduce characters

• To provide background information

• To describe the setting

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of conflict involves a protagonist and an antagonist?

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Self

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an example of person vs. self conflict?

• A family surviving a tornado

• A character fighting against societal norms

• A student arguing with a teacher

• A person deciding whether to do homework or watch TV

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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 conflict type is illustrated by a character surviving a natural disaster?

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Nature

• Person 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 kind of conflict involves a character fighting against societal norms?

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Person

• Person 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

Which type of conflict is considered internal?

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Self

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an example of an external conflict?

• A character feeling guilty

• A character fighting a bear

• A character dealing with self-doubt

• A character making a difficult decision

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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

Why is it important to identify the major conflict in a story?

• To know the characters' names

• To learn about the author's background

• To follow the plot and character struggles

• To understand the setting

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the first step in identifying the major conflict in a story?

• Analyze the climax

• Identify the protagonist

• List all the conflicts

• Determine the setting

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the story of Cinderella, what is the major conflict?

• Cinderella's struggle with her stepsisters

• Cinderella's desire to go to the ball

• Cinderella's chores

• Cinderella's relationship with her father