Definitions
Types of Conflict
Types of Conflict 2
Internal or External
100

When a character has problem inside of themselves, an internal conflict

What is character vs. self

100

You have a difficult time making a decision

What is character vs. self

100

A ship sinks after hitting an iceburg

What is character vs. nature

100

You have an argument with your best friend

What is external

200

When a character has a problem with weather, animals, or hunger.

What is character vs. nature

200

You are stuck in a snow storm

What is character vs. nature

200

You don't know if you want to break up with your significant other

What is character vs. self

200

You don't know if you should go out for track or baseball

What is internal

300

A character struggles against an issue affecting an entire community.

What is character vs. society

300

You get into an argument with your mother

What is character vs. character

300

You received a ticket for being out past curfew

What is character vs. society

300
Your teacher kicks you out of class for misbehaving
What is external
400

When a character has a problem with another person in the story

What is Character vs. Character?

400

You argue with your sister about borrowing her iPod

What is character vs. character

400

You don't know if you want eggs or pancakes for breakfast

What is character vs. self

400
You don't know what college you want to go to
What is internal
500

You're getting bullied by your classmates for having a certain haircut

What is character vs. society

500

There's a powerful storm that knocks out the power during your favorite TV show

What is character vs. nature

500
You're told you're not tall enough for the team
What is external