Types of Conflicts in Literature

The video tutorial explores the essential role of conflict in storytelling, detailing various types of conflict such as internal, person vs. person, society, technology, nature, and fate/supernatural. It explains key terms like protagonist and antagonist, and how conflict drives plot and reveals themes. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding conflict to analyze stories deeply and meaningfully.

What is the role of conflict in storytelling?

• To make the story longer

• To engage the audience and drive the plot

• To introduce more characters

• To provide a happy ending

Who is the protagonist in a story?

• The main character

• The villain

• The narrator

• The sidekick

What is Freytag's Pyramid?

• A type of conflict

• A structure for storytelling

• A genre of literature

• A character archetype

Which part of Freytag's Pyramid involves the protagonist facing the biggest conflict?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Climax

Why is conflict essential to plot?

• It introduces more characters

• It keeps the audience engaged

• It provides a happy ending

• It makes the story longer

What is an internal conflict?

• A conflict between two characters

• A conflict within a character's mind

• A conflict with society

• A conflict with nature

Which type of conflict is person vs. self?

• Social conflict

• External conflict

• Internal conflict

• Technological conflict

What is a common theme in person vs. self conflicts?

• Battling with technology

• Overcoming external obstacles

• Choosing between right and wrong

• Fighting against society

What is person vs. person conflict often called?

• Social conflict

• Technological conflict

• Physical conflict

• Internal conflict

Which of the following is an example of person vs. person conflict?

• Tris vs. society

• Percy vs. fate

• Brian vs. the wilderness

• Harry Potter vs. Voldemort