Internal/External Conflict 1
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Problem
Kiana tells Juan a secret that she repeats to several other students. It is now spreading around the school. (What type of conflict is demonstrated in this example?)
Character vs. Character
How can a Human compare to a Monster?
How can they compare to a hero?
Answers vary
The District Attorney opposing the defendant is the ________.
prosecutor
An Internal conflict occurs on the _______ of a character and an external conflict occurs _______ of the character.
Inside/outside
Alexis is afraid of the dark and refuses to sleep without a light on. (What type of conflict is demonstrated in this example?)
Character vs. self
Explain how Steve's role in the alleged crime is similar to Kings, Explain how it is different.
Answers Vary: Similar: Both in the store allegedly/ both planned the robbery ahead of time
Difference: Steve was 'lookout' King allegedly used the gun King was paid and Steve wasn't
Despite the jury's belief that the defendant was guilty, there was not enough evidence to _______ him of a crime.
convict
Allegedly, while robbing Mr. Nesbitt, King kills Mr. Nesbitt with his own gun. (Which type of conflict is demonstrated in this example?)
Character vs. character
Julio is secretly hiding his pet fox so the government does not take it away. (What type of conflict is demonstrated in this example?)
character vs. society
Explain how Steve could be considered a monster, in contrast, explain how Steve could be considered a hero.
Answers vary: Monster: Accomplice to a felony murder.. may lie on the stand.. associates with felons
Hero: role model to brother.. feels guilt (internal conflict) perhaps not enough evidence to convict him. Faces discrimination and perseveres.. etc.
"I object!" The defense attorney shouted, "You cannot place your answer in the question, that is ________!"
Leading
While on trial, a prosecutor refers to the defendant as “Monster”. After, the defendant reflects, “I want to look like a good person. I want to feel like I’m a good person.”
Is this an example of internal or external conflict?
internal
Which of the following provided below is NOT an example of external conflict?
1. Blake believes that he has not lost enough weight even though he is already skinny.
2. Kiko must face the Shan Butan clan and avenge his master.
Bennett must carry his team to a victory because he is the only good player.
4. Barry is pressured to maintain his physical appearance by his agent.
Blake believes that he has not lost enough weight even though he is already skinny.
Tone and mood are similar because they both convey the emotions in a piece of writing.. Explain how they are different?
Tone- Words are used to convey the speaker's attitude
Mood- Words are used to show the "atmosphere" or feelings the audience has while reading
I feel I that I'm innocent, but I feel myself shaking at the thought of standing in front of the jury. For this reason, I don't want to ______.
Testify
An attorney tells their client, “You’re young, you’re black, and you’re on trial, what else does the jury need to know?”(What type of conflict is demonstrated in this quote?)
character vs. society
Compare the external conflict (character vs. society) in Monster to a real world example.
Answers Vary
In conflict, Character vs. Character & Character Vs. Society are similar because they both (Name of Similarity). They are different because (Name one difference).
Similarities: They both involve multiple characters in the same conflict
Difference: Ch. Vs. Society- a character stands in opposition with the government/ a cultural or social norm (laws/beliefs of their society).
Character vs. character- A character is in opposition with another character or group for personal reasons (unrelated to laws/beliefs of a culture)
I reviewed a copy of the transcript the ____________ sent me. I hesitated more than once, but my answers were honest and the evidence proved me innocent. I was ___________ of the crime.
Stenographer
Acquitted