Conflict
A struggle between two opposing forces.
Conflict
Penny is working on her laptop when it suddenly stops working and begins to smoke. What type of conflict is this?
External: Character vs. Technology
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: Character vs. Self
A type of conflict within the character.
Internal Conflict
A type of conflict that puts the character(s) against a natural force, such as a flood, animal, or disease.
Character vs. Nature
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: Character vs. Nature
There are ____ main types of conflict.
2
internal and external
A conflict between a character and an outside force.
External Conflict
Conflict that forms WITHIN a character, such as struggling to overcome fear, emotions, or other personal issues.
Character vs. Self
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. She has to get a perfect score on the final exam or she won't graduate. With the help of a classmate, Carly studies harder than ever before. Will it be enough?
Conflict: Internal- Character Vs. Self
Lisa steals money from her mom's purse and feels guilty about taking it. What type of conflict is this?
Internal: Character vs. Self
The type of conflict that puts a character directly against another character (an antagonist).
Character vs.Character
Jimmy and Eric compete for the same position on the baseball team.
Character Vs. Character
The Hunger Games is an example of this type of conflict.
External: Character vs. Society
Rain causes a nearby town to flood and ruin several families' homes. What type of conflict is this?
External: Character vs. Nature