WorksheetsConflict - practice RISE
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 42mins
“One morning I woke up earlier than usual. Johnny and I slept huddled together for warmth - Dally had been right when he said it would get cold where we were going.”
Man versus Man
Man versus Society
Man versus Self
Man versus Nature
Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?
A character gets into an argument with a jealous girlfriend.
A character is injured by a tornado.
A character agonizes (struggles) over whether or not to cheat on a test.
A character gets in a car accident.
Little Johnny was captured by aliens and they flew away in their UFO.
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
Mr. Smith challenged the fairness of the law.
Man versus Nature
Man versus Society
Man versus Technology
Man versus Self
Which is NOT an example of external conflict?
The character tries to print out his essay for class, but the printer breaks.
The character is stuck in his house because of a blizzard.
The character can’t decide whether to study or go play with his friends.
The character argues with his parents over an extended curfew.
Two girls go against one another to see who will be the winner of the Spelling Bee.
Man versus Self
Man versus Technology
Man versus Man
Man versus Society
While I was watching a movie, the power went out so the TV wouldn’t work.
Man versus Nature
Man versus Self
Man versus Technology
Internal Conflict
What kind of conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force?
External
Internal
Exposition
Resolution
A family is stranded in a desert with very little food or water. They must survive in hot temperatures, scorching sun, desperate thirst, and harsh sandstorms.
Person versus Self
Person versus Nature
Person versus Person
Person versus Society
Jan thinks her school’s dress code is unfair. There is a long list of clothes that girls are not allowed to wear, while boys have barely any restrictions. She creates a meme and posts it on Instagram. It goes viral!
Which type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Character
Girls vs. Boys
Jane cannot decide if she would rather be in a basketball or drama club.
Which type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Technology
“Martin had broken his leg and needed to walk on crutches. He could not use the stairs now.”
Which type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Self
"Martin felt nervous when he got back to the building after school. But why should he be afraid of an old lady? He felt ashamed of himself. He pressed the button and stepped into the elevator, hoping that it would not stop, but it stopped on the third floor."
What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Technology
Character vs. Self
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks boarded a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Instead of going to the back of the bus, which was designated for African Americans, she sat in the front. When the bus started to fill up with white passengers, the bus driver asked Parks to move. She refused. Her resistance set in motion one of the largest social movements in history, the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Technology
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Society
“The funnel was a monster train churning through the sky, barreling across the fields toward us. Wind battered us from every direction as rain changed to little chunks of pelting hail."
What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Tornado
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Technology
What is the only type of conflict that is internal?
Character vs. Technology
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Self
This conflict presents the character
with having to face the ways or beliefs of an entire group of people.
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
Which conflict is often portrayed in cartoons as a devil (bad
choice) and an angel (good choice) sitting on the character’s shoulder while they try to make a decision?
Character vs. Halloween Costumes
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
In Character vs. Character, the conflict may be emotional
(hurting feelings), verbal (fighting with words), OR physical (fighting
with fists, swords, etc.).
TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
What is conflict?
The end of the story
When characters get along
A struggle between two opposing forces
Where a story takes place
What are the two MAIN types of conflict?
internal and essential
Internal and external
external and essential
excessive and internal
What type of conflict is shown in the picture?
Character vs Character
Character vs Society
Character vs Self
Character vs Nature
What type of conflict is shown in the picture?
Character vs Charater
Character vs Society
Character vs Nature
Character vs Self
What type of conflict is described below?
A plane crashed on an abandoned island in the middle of the ocean. Maxon had to survive all on this own.
Character vs Society
Character vs Self
Character vs Character
Character vs Nature
Man vs self is an internal conflict.
True
False
What type of conflict is described in the scenario below?
Thea was camping in the woods when a black bear stumbled upon her campsite.
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Self
Conflict doesn't have any impact on relationships.
True
False
A physical conflict with another character.
Character v. Nature
Character v. Character
External Conflict
Internal Conflict
A character struggles with forces outside himself or herself.
Character v. Self
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
Character v. Society
What is the difference between internal and external conflict?
Internal conflict happens outside of a person and external conflict happens inside a person.
Internal and external conflicts are the same and happen inside the person.
Internal conflict happens inside of a person and external conflict happens outside of a person.
Internal and external conflicts are the same and happen outside the person.
Which of the following best defines MAN VS MAN conflict?
Internal conflict when a character is struggling with something inside him/herself.
External conflict when a character is struggling with another character.
External conflict when a character must struggle against nature.
Internal conflict when a character struggles with a group of people or their culture's rules.
Which of the following best defines MAN VS SOCIETY conflict?
Internal conflict when a character is struggling with something inside him/herself.
External conflict when a character is struggling with another character.
External conflict when a character must struggle against nature.
Internal conflict when a character struggles with a group of people or their culture's rules.
Which of the following best defines MAN VS NATURE conflict?
Internal conflict when a character is struggling with something inside him/herself.
External conflict when a character is struggling with another character.
External conflict when a character must struggle against nature.
Internal conflict when a character struggles with a group of people or their culture's rules.
After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth or attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog. WHO IS THE ANTAGONIST?
Casey
Casey's mother
Casey's dog
After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth or attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog. WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST?
Casey
Casey's mother
Casey's dog
Janie is on a whitewater-rafting trip along a choppy river when their guide suddenly has a heart attack. Now she and the other passengers must learn to work together to survive the treacherous rapids. As if things weren't bad enough, some of the passengers have spotted a bear following the confused rafters along the shore. Will Janie make it home safely? WHO IS THE ANTAGONIST?
Janie
the other passengers
the guide
the river and bear
Janie is on a whitewater-rafting trip along a choppy river when their guide suddenly has a heart attack. Now she and the other passengers must learn to work together to survive the treacherous rapids. As if things weren't bad enough, some of the passengers have spotted a bear following the confused rafters along the shore. Will Janie make it home safely? WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST?
Janie
the other passengers
the guide
the river and bear
Everything was going just fine for Mae until yesterday. That was when she found out that her eyes were turning green. In Mae's world people discriminate against those with green eyes. Green-eyed people cannot vote or hold public office and they are often forced to work the worst jobs for the least pay, if they can even find a job. Mae's parents want her to have surgery to change her eye color, but her grandma, who also has green eyes, encourages her to fight for her rights. With her grandma behind her, Mae joins a resistance movement and becomes the poster child for green-eyed rights, but how will all of this attention affect Mae's family, especially her parents who wanted her to hide who she was? WHO IS THE ANTAGONIST?
Mae
Mae's parents
Mae's grandmother
the people of Mae's world
Everything was going just fine for Mae until yesterday. That was when she found out that her eyes were turning green. In Mae's world people discriminate against those with green eyes. Green-eyed people cannot vote or hold public office and they are often forced to work the worst jobs for the least pay, if they can even find a job. Mae's parents want her to have surgery to change her eye color, but her grandma, who also has green eyes, encourages her to fight for her rights. With her grandma behind her, Mae joins a resistance movement and becomes the poster child for green-eyed rights, but how will all of this attention affect Mae's family, especially her parents who wanted her to hide who she was? WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST?
Mae
Mae's parents
Mae's grandmother
the people of Mae's world
Ronny has won second place in the science fair for the last two years, and Newton Robinson has taken first. Ronny hated how Newton gloated and held those victories high over Ronny's head. This year, Ronny will stop at nothing to beat Newton. He has even enlisted the help of a Nobel Prize nominated scientist who was banished from the scientific community for his rouge experiments. Can Ronny and his mad scientist partner win against the undefeated Newton at this year's science fair? WHO IS THE ANTAGONIST?
Ronny
Newton
the mad scientist
Ronny has won second place in the science fair for the last two years, and Newton Robinson has taken first. Ronny hated how Newton gloated and held those victories high over Ronny's head. This year, Ronny will stop at nothing to beat Newton. He has even enlisted the help of a Nobel Prize nominated scientist who was banished from the scientific community for his rouge experiments. Can Ronny and his mad scientist partner win against the undefeated Newton at this year's science fair? WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST?
Ronny
Newton
the mad scientist
After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home. WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST?
John
the termites
After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home. WHO IS THE ANTAGONIST?
John
the termites
Which of the following describes a character vs. character conflict?
In the novel, Tangerine, Paul Fisher is afraid of his older brother Erik. Throughout the story, Paul gains confidence through his friendships and finally stands up to his brother.
In the novel, Hatchet, Brian is on his way to Canada. The Pilot has a heart attack and Brian is forced to crash-land the plane in a lake--and finds himself stranded in the remote Canadian wilderness with only his clothing and a hatchet.
What type of Conflict is the clip below?
Copy/Paste link in a new tab: https://youtu.be/5P8R2zAhEwg
OR YouTube Search Title - The Call of the Wild Trailer
Internal or External
Character vs ___
Explain the details that support your response.
Which of the following is an example of character vs. society?
Identify ONE type of conflict presented in the clip below.
Copy/Paste link in a new tab: https://youtu.be/MnoJdK8cmwQ
OR YouTube Search Title - the grinch-what do i wear.mov
Internal or External
Character vs ___
Explain the details that support your response.
