Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Think about a time you were involved in a conflict: Who was involved in the conflict? What is their relationship to you? What was the conflict about? What.

Published byJosephine Lewis Modified over 9 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Think about a time you were involved in a conflict: Who was involved in the conflict? What is their relationship to you? What was the conflict about? What."— Presentation transcript:

1 Think about a time you were involved in a conflict: Who was involved in the conflict? What is their relationship to you? What was the conflict about? What did you do/say during the conflict? What did the other person do/say during the conflict? How did you feel at the beginning of the conflict? How did you feel at the end of the conflict? Was the conflict resolved? How? In a minimum one-page journal entry, answer any or all of the above questions.

2 A struggle between two opposing forces Involves the protagonist and antagonist

3 1.Person versus Nature (external) a. A character must overcome some natural obstacle or condition b. Floods, snowstorms, insects, plague, famine, or animals 2.Person versus Person (external) a. A struggle between two people b. Not always openly hostile (i.e., psychological conflict, a battle of wits, etc.)

4 3.Person versus Society (external) a. A character is at odds with a particular social force or condition produced by society b. Poverty, political revolution, a social convention, or set of values 4.Person versus Self (internal) a. A character struggles with facets within themselves b. May be emotional, intellectual, or moral c. Such conflicts typically leave the character indecisive and agitated

5 Example: Alexa caught her friend Jamie stealing from a classmate. Now Alexa must choose between keeping her friendship with Jamie and doing the right thing.

6 Person versus Self

7 Example: Alex and Scott are out at sea on a small fishing boat when a large storm hits. After their boat flips over and sinks during the storm, Alex and Scott struggle to make it back to the shore. Just when they think that things can’t get any worse, they see a shark fin circling them.

8 Person versus nature

9 Example: Vanessa makes an art project protesting police brutality. Her art teacher loves the project and tries to feature it in the town art show, but the county commission rejects the project. Now Vanessa, her art teacher are going to fight for the freedom of expression.

10 Person versus society

11 Jimmy and Eric compete for the same position on the baseball team.

12 Person versus person

13 Internal ConflictExternal Conflict

14 Think of a conflict and describe it in detail. Write it so that it can be applied to any character. Think about… What? When? Where? Why?

Download ppt "Think about a time you were involved in a conflict: Who was involved in the conflict? What is their relationship to you? What was the conflict about? What."

Similar presentations

Bell Ringer What does that song mean to you?.

Bell Ringer What does that song mean to you?.
Modernism/ Post Modernism Readings “The answers you get from literature depend on the questions you pose.” - Margaret Atwood.

Modernism/ Post Modernism Readings “The answers you get from literature depend on the questions you pose.” - Margaret Atwood.
CHARACTERS The actors in a story’s plot People, animals, robots, or whatever the writer chooses May be more than one main character, particularly in a.

CHARACTERS The actors in a story’s plot People, animals, robots, or whatever the writer chooses May be more than one main character, particularly in a.
The Short Story Source: http://exchange.guhsd.net/

The Short Story Source:
SHORT STORY UNIT Plot Notes.

SHORT STORY UNIT Plot Notes.
What does the word conflict mean to you? Define it in your own words.

What does the word conflict mean to you? Define it in your own words.
Conflict CONFLICT.

Conflict CONFLICT.
7 minute write Pick one story from above, write about it 7 minutes.

7 minute write Pick one story from above, write about it 7 minutes.
CONFLICT AND SETTING. ELEMENTS OF A STORY PROTAGONIST  The protagonist is the main character in a literary work. He or she is usually seen as good,

CONFLICT AND SETTING. ELEMENTS OF A STORY PROTAGONIST  The protagonist is the main character in a literary work. He or she is usually seen as good,
Objectives Understand and identify the varying forms of conflict in a narrative. Understand and identify the varying forms of conflict in a narrative.

Objectives Understand and identify the varying forms of conflict in a narrative. Understand and identify the varying forms of conflict in a narrative.
Conflict. Why is Conflict Important? Without conflict, there is no plot! The plot is created around the conflict. Conflict is introduced in rising action.

Conflict. Why is Conflict Important? Without conflict, there is no plot! The plot is created around the conflict. Conflict is introduced in rising action.
Warm Up Take out a piece of paper and title it Literary Conflict. Carefully read the quote below from “Leiningen Versus the Ants” and respond in at least.

Warm Up Take out a piece of paper and title it Literary Conflict. Carefully read the quote below from “Leiningen Versus the Ants” and respond in at least.
CONFLICT IN LITERATURE. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to… explain why conflict is important. identify conflict as it appears in text and.

CONFLICT IN LITERATURE. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to… explain why conflict is important. identify conflict as it appears in text and.
TYPES OF CONFLICT. Why is CONFLICT important?  No conflict, no plot!  Plot is created around the conflict…  Introduced in rising action…  Faced head-on.

TYPES OF CONFLICT. Why is CONFLICT important?  No conflict, no plot!  Plot is created around the conflict…  Introduced in rising action…  Faced head-on.
Story Elements. Five Elements (Ingredients) of Story 1.Character 2.Plot 3.Setting 4.Conflict 5.Theme.

Story Elements. Five Elements (Ingredients) of Story 1.Character 2.Plot 3.Setting 4.Conflict 5.Theme.
TYPES OF CONFLICT. Why is CONFLICT important?  Without conflict, there is no plot!  The plot mountain is created around the conflict…  Introduced in.

TYPES OF CONFLICT. Why is CONFLICT important?  Without conflict, there is no plot!  The plot mountain is created around the conflict…  Introduced in.
TYPES OF CONFLICT Mr.Jordan English 11. Why is CONFLICT important?  Without conflict, there is no plot!  The plot mountain is created around the conflict…

TYPES OF CONFLICT Mr.Jordan English 11. Why is CONFLICT important?  Without conflict, there is no plot!  The plot mountain is created around the conflict…
CONFLICTS. Conflicts The central issue that makes a story move along –Novel: multiple conflicts –Short story: one conflict (usually) Internal: inside.

CONFLICTS. Conflicts The central issue that makes a story move along –Novel: multiple conflicts –Short story: one conflict (usually) Internal: inside.
CONFLICT. Conflict – a struggle between opposing ______________ or opposing _____________; component which drives the ________ charactersforces plot.

CONFLICT. Conflict – a struggle between opposing ______________ or opposing _____________; component which drives the ________ charactersforces plot.
TYPES OF CONFLICT. Why is CONFLICT important?  Without conflict, there is no plot!  The plot mountain is created around the conflict…  Introduced in.

TYPES OF CONFLICT. Why is CONFLICT important?  Without conflict, there is no plot!  The plot mountain is created around the conflict…  Introduced in.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google