Conflict
Conflict
Conflict
Conflict
Conflict
100

A struggle between two opposing forces.

Conflict

100
This is essential to plot.
Conflict
100

Vanessa makes an art project protesting police brutality. Her art teacher loves the project and tries to feature it in the town art show, but the county commission rejects the project. Now Vanessa, her art teacher are going to fight for the freedom of expression. What type of conflict is this?

Man Vs. Society

100

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.

Protagonist: John

Antagonist: Termites

External: Man vs. Nature

100
Penny is working on her laptop when it suddenly stops working and begins to smoke. What type of conflict is this?
External: Man vs. Technology
200

A type of conflict within the character.

Internal Conflict

200
A type of conflict that puts the character(s) against a natural force, such as a flood, animal, or disease.
Man vs. Nature
200

Alex and Scott are out at sea on a small fishing boat when a large storm hits. After their boat flips over and sinks during the storm, Alex and Scott struggle to make it back to the shore. Just when they think that things can’t get any worse, they see a shark fin circling them.

External: Man vs. Nature

200
There are ____ main types of conflict.
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200
Tom is walking down the street when he notices a group of boys from his school bullying a girl. He tells them to stop. What type of conflict is this?
External: Man vs. Society
300

A conflict between a character and an outside force.

External Conflict

300

Conflict that forms WITHIN a character, such as struggling to overcome fear, emotions, or other personal issues.

Man vs. Self

300

It's Carly's 8th grade year and she wants to graduate more than anything else. Unfortunately she's been playing in her reading class and now she's backed into a corner. She has to get a perfect score on the final exam or she won't graduate. With the help of a foreign exchange student whom she calls Beans, Carly studies harder than ever before. Will it be enough?

Protagonist: Carly

Antagonist: Carly

Conflict: Internal- Man Vs. Self

300
Lisa steals money from her mom's purse and feels guilty about taking it. What type of conflict is this?
Internal: Man vs. Self
300

Wild monkeys begin taking over the world and Sam is the only one who can fight them. What type of conflict is this?

External: Man vs. Supernatural

400

The character battles an unjust element of government or culture (multiple people).

Man vs. Society

400

Alexa caught her friend Jamie stealing from a classmate. Now Alexa must choose between keeping her friendship with Jamie and doing the right thing. What type of conflict is this?

Man Vs. Self

400
Two boxers fighting in a ring is an example of this type of conflict.
External: Man vs. Man
400
Bill and Josh are arguing about what they want to eat for dinner. What type of conflict is this?
External: Man vs. Man
400
Matt considers trying out for the basketball team but isn't sure if he will be good enough to play. What type of conflict is this?
Internal: Man vs. Self
500

The type of conflict that puts a character directly against another character (an antagonist).

Man vs. Man

500

Jimmy and Eric compete for the same position on the baseball team.

Man Vs. Man

500
The Hunger Games is an example of this type of conflict.
External: Man vs. Society
500
Rain causes a nearby town to flood and ruin several families' homes. What type of conflict is this?
External: Man vs. Nature
500

Scott Martin is having a rough year. After a serious car accident, Scott was left in a wheel chair. Now he has sunk into a deep depression. He is no longer interested in hanging out with his friends and he feels like a burden everywhere he goes. His friends and family are planning a way to show Scott how much he means to them, but it's going to take a lot to get through to him. Will Scott realize that life is a gift and that he can still make a difference?

Protagonist: Scott

Antagonist: Scott

Conflict: Internal- Man Vs. Self

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