Ms Bollinger English By the end of this

Ms. Bollinger English

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: identify Conflict as it appears in literature. distinguish between Internal and External conflict. place conflict in one of three subcategories.

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Internal Conflict Definition: A struggle that takes place in a character's mind is called internal conflict.

Internal Conflict is … NOT a visual or tangible opposition. a character dealing with his or her own mixed feelings or emotions.

Example of Internal Conflict A character may have to decide between right and wrong or between two solutions to a problem.

Internal Conflict Subcategory Man vs. himself Internal conflict is often referred to as man vs. himself since the struggle is inside one’s head.

Man vs. Himself Examples Monica vs. her worry of losing her senior project Michael vs. his fear of not winning the game Joelle vs. her not sure what career path to choose

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Internal Conflict Quiz Question 1: Internal conflict is NOT: a. b. c. visible difficult serious

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Internal Conflict Quiz Question 2: An example of Internal Conflict is: a. Shyheim vs. Londell b. Ms. B vs. a fellow teacher c. Montel vs. his fear of not completing the paper

Internal Conflict Quiz Question 3: Internal conflict is often referred to as: a. b. c. man vs. himself man vs. external forces

External Conflict Definition: A struggle between a character and an outside force is an external conflict.

Example of External Conflict Characters may face several types of outside forces. The outside force may be another character. It may be the character and the community. The outside force may also be forces of nature. For example, a story might be the main character struggling against the arctic cold.

External Conflict Subcategories Man vs. Society Man vs. Environment

Man vs. Man This is mostly seen in the form of two characters against each other. It can also be represented by a group of people. It does not have to be a physical confrontation; it can be a battle between two ideas.

Man vs. Man Examples Ms. B vs. a fellow teacher Joelle vs. Maurice Montel and Tyler vs. Mr. Golden

Man vs. Environment is defined as anything surrounding a person. This can include weather, objects, activities. Basically anything external EXCEPT people.

Man vs. Environment Examples Lizzy vs. the Marigolds Crew of the Satori vs. the Storm Frank and Patricia vs. the wall

External Conflict Now you’re ready to take a quiz!

External Conflict Quiz Question 1: Which is NOT an example of external conflict? a. b. c. other characters forces of nature decisions

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External Conflict Quiz Question 2: One subcategory of external conflict is: a. b. c. man vs. himself man vs. literature

External Conflict Quiz Question 3: Rainsford being stuck in quicksand is an example of: a. b. c. man vs. mud man vs. environment man vs. supernatural

External Conflict Quiz Question 4: A conflict cannot be categorized as man vs. man when: a. the struggle is with more than 1 character. b. there is a physical confrontation. c. the opposition is not human.

Conflict Quick Review • Internal Conflict • External Conflict • MAN VS. HIMSELF • MAN VS. MAN • MAN VS. ENVIRONMENT • *not tangible • *other characters • *any outside force • *in the mind • *not just physical confrontation • *anything in surroundings • *opposing ideas • *weather, objects, activities • *decisions, feelings, emotions

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