1. Types of Conflict
In the Literary Terms section of your notebook, please copy the following information about the types of conflict that form the basis of plot.

2. External Conflict
There are three types of external conflict: character vs. character; character vs. society; and character vs. nature.

3. Character vs. Character
The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with others, especially the antagonist.

4. Character vs. Society
The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with society as a whole.

5. Character vs. Nature
The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with the elements of nature.

6. Internal Conflict
The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with her or his conscience.