Understanding Conflict in Storytelling

The video tutorial by Shannon from Raid-Z discusses the critical role of conflict in storytelling. Conflict is described as the backbone of a story, essential for engaging readers. The tutorial outlines three levels of conflict: societal, interpersonal, and internal, providing examples for each. It emphasizes the importance of stakes in making conflicts meaningful and suggests that characters should face more failures than successes to maintain tension. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe for more writing-related content.

What is the basic formula for creating conflict in a story?

• Character's background plus allies

• Character's goal plus obstacles

• Character's skills plus environment

• Character's emotions plus setting

Why is conflict considered the backbone of a story?

• It introduces new characters

• It determines the length of the story

• It gives readers something to invest in

• It provides a setting for the story

Which of the following is an example of societal conflict?

• A character choosing between two jobs

• A character arguing with a friend

• A character struggling with self-doubt

• A character living in a society where magic is outlawed

What type of conflict involves a character being isolated in a new city?

• Societal conflict

• Internal conflict

• Interpersonal conflict

• Environmental conflict

Interpersonal conflict often occurs between which types of characters?

• Protagonist and plot

• Protagonist and setting

• Protagonist and antagonist

• Protagonist and theme

Why is it important for a protagonist to have conflicts with allies?

• To create more dialogue

• To make the story longer

• To introduce new settings

• To add depth and interest to the story

What is internal conflict primarily concerned with?

• A character's relationship with others

• A character's environment

• A character's internal struggles and beliefs

• A character's external challenges

How can a character's values be tested in a story?

• By changing the setting

• By introducing a new character

• By giving them a new job

• By placing them in situations that challenge their beliefs

Why should a story include all three types of conflict?

• To introduce more characters

• To ensure a comprehensive and engaging narrative

• To make it longer

• To simplify the plot

What role do stakes play in a story's conflict?

• They make the conflict feel important

• They simplify the plot

• They determine the story's length

• They introduce new characters