Conflict: A Guilty Conscience

The video tutorial explains the concept of conflict in storytelling, dividing it into internal and external types. Internal conflict occurs within a character, often as a struggle with conscience or emotions, while external conflict involves a character facing an outside force, such as another character, nature, or society. The tutorial provides examples, focusing on a story about Amber, who experiences internal conflict over a guilty conscience and external conflict with her friend Carissa. The video emphasizes the importance of identifying conflict in stories as it complicates characters' lives.

What is the primary focus of conflict within a story?

• A problem or opposition between forces in the plot

• The resolution of all character issues

• A harmonious relationship between characters

• The setting and background of the story

Which type of conflict involves a character struggling with their own emotions or conscience?

• Character versus self

• Character versus society

• Character versus nature

• Character versus technology

In the story of Amber, what internal conflict does she face?

• Deciding whether to pay the restaurant bill

• Deciding which bracelet to buy

• Choosing a new school

• Choosing between two friends

What external conflict arises between Amber and Carissa?

• A disagreement over a family issue

• A disagreement over a school project

• A fight about confessing their actions

• A conflict about a sports event

What is an example of character versus character conflict in the story?

• Amber's struggle with her conscience

• Amber and Carissa's argument about confessing

• Amber's decision to buy a bracelet

• Amber's relationship with her family