Exploring the 4 Types of Conflict in Literature

The video tutorial discusses the types of conflict in literature, starting with an overview of plot and conflict. It explains four types of conflict: character vs self, character vs character, character vs society, and character vs nature, using examples from books and movies to illustrate each type.

What is the role of conflict in a story's plot?

• To present the problem that needs to be resolved

• To conclude the story

• To describe the setting

• To introduce the characters

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

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

In the book 'Sweep', what internal conflict does Nan face?

• She has to escape from Crud

• She has to come to terms with the death of the Sweep and Charlie

• She has to hide Charlie from society

• She has to fight against a disease

Which character from the movie 'Up' struggles with an internal conflict?

• Kevin

• Dug

• Russell

• Carl

What is an example of character vs. character conflict in 'Sweep'?

• Nan vs. nature

• Nan vs. herself

• Nan vs. Crud

• Nan vs. society

Who is the antagonist in the classic battle between Harry Potter and Voldemort?

• Voldemort

• Ron Weasley

• Hermione Granger

• Harry Potter

In 'Sweep', why does Nan have to hide Charlie from society?

• Because he is a thief

• Because he looks like a monster

• Because he is sick

• Because he is a spy

What societal issue does Nan try to address in 'Sweep'?

• The mistreatment and underpayment of sweeps

• The lack of education for children

• The spread of diseases

• The pollution in London

In the movie 'Shrek', what type of conflict does Shrek face?

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

Which movie features characters fighting against a mysterious microbe?

• Up

• Contagion

• Shrek

• Twister