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Internal vs. External Conflict

Internal vs. External Conflict. 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.

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Internal vs. External Conflict

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  1. Internal vs. External Conflict

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

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

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

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

  6. Man vs. Himself Examples • Trying to decide what to wear. • Individual sports (your best time…) • You vs. your shyness

  7. Quiz Time • Now you’re ready to take a quiz!

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

  9. Internal Conflict Quiz • Question 2: Internal conflict is often referred to as: a. man vs. man b. man vs. himself c. man vs. external forces

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

  11. 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.

  12. External ConflictSubcategories • Man vs. Man • Man vs. Environment

  13. 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.

  14. Man vs. Man Examples • Manning vs. Brady • Speeding person vs. police officer • You vs. your sister

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

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

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

  18. External Conflict Quiz • Question 3: External 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.

  19. ConflictQuick Review

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