Conflict Understanding Literary Terms Presto Plans Lesson Objectives

Conflict Understanding Literary Terms © Presto Plans

Lesson Objectives Identify conflict in literature Understand the difference between external and internal conflict Understand the different types of conflict © Presto Plans

What Is Conflict? In a story, conflict is the struggle between opposing forces. © Presto Plans

Internal Conflict takes place inside of the body/mind. Which One? © Presto Plans

Internal Conflict Person Vs Self The struggle is within the character--making a difficult decision, for example. A character struggling to overcome fear, addiction, emotional damage, or other personal issue. © Presto Plans

External Conflict takes place outside of the body/mind. © Presto Plans

External Conflict There three types of external conflict: Person Vs Nature Person Vs Society © Presto Plans

External Conflict Person Vs Person This is mostly seen in the form of two characters against each other (protagonist vs antagonist), but it does not have to be a physical confrontation; it can be a battle between ideas. © Presto Plans

External Conflict Person Vs Environment is defined as anything surrounding a person. This can include the weather, objects, activities etc. Lance Trumbull – Everest. Peace. Project. org © Presto Plans

External Conflict Person Vs Society The protagonist battles against element of government or culture. © Presto Plans

Time To Practice What type of conflict is being illustrated in these pictures? © Presto Plans

Person Vs Self, Person, Environment, or Society? © Presto Plans

Time To Practice What type of conflict is being illustrated in these passages of

Person Vs Self, Person, Environment, or Society? Shelly stared into the mirror brushing her teeth. Every morning, she had the same conversation with her reflection. “Todayʼs the day, ” she thought, “Today I am going to leave him. Iʼm going to walk right up to him and tell him it's over" © Presto Plans

Person Vs Self, Person, Environment, or Society? I was just about to update my Facebook profile, when my mother walked in. In her hand was my report card. This was not going to end well for me. “How are you are failing three classes? Say goodbye to your social life - it is nothing but studying for the rest of this year!". I couldn't believe my ears. "Mom! You are being totally unreasonable!" © Presto Plans

Person Vs Self, Person, Environment, or Society? Tired of the pay inequality at her work, Joanna decided to take things into her own hands. She rallied the women in her office to stage a peaceful protest. They picketed outside the building for six days until they are afforded the opportunity to meet with the general managers. © Presto Plans

Person Vs Self, Person, Environment, or Society? Richard leaped from his bed and ran to the door. The smell of the smoke woke him, and when he heard the alarm in his hallway sound, he knew he was in trouble. He opened the door and flames filled the hall. He knew his only option was out the window. © Presto Plans