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 (can’t touch it) 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. 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.

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

The answer is Visible

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

The answer is Man vs. Himself

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

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

The answer is Decisions

Which is not an example of man vs. environment? a) hurricane B) fight C) blizzard

The answer is fight

Conflict Quick Review Internal ConflictExternal 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 *decisions, feelings, emotions*opposing ideas *weather, objects, activities