1. Conflict

2. Propels Story The plots of most stories centers around conflict. A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces. There are two main kinds of conflict in stories: external and internal.The plots of most stories centers around conflict. A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces. There are two main kinds of conflict in stories: external and internal.

3. External Conflicts A struggle between a character and an outside force is an external conflict.A struggle between a character and an outside force is an external conflict. Characters may face several types of outside forces.Characters may face several types of outside forces.

4. Man V. Nature If the character is stuck in the forest in the snow you have Man v. Nature.If the character is stuck in the forest in the snow you have Man v. Nature. Most stories have this conflict embedded in the story.Most stories have this conflict embedded in the story.

5. Man. V. Man The character is punched by another.The character is punched by another. The character is robbed.The character is robbed. The character can be an animal or inanimate object. EX. Rikki Tikki vs. snakesThe character can be an animal or inanimate object. EX. Rikki Tikki vs. snakes

6. Man v. Society Includes Man v. TechnologyIncludes Man v. Technology The character has to fight what is taking place in society.The character has to fight what is taking place in society. Example: The San Diego Chargers battled the weather, a change in time zone and the New England Patriots.Example: The San Diego Chargers battled the weather, a change in time zone and the New England Patriots.

7. Internal Conflict A struggle that takes place in a character's mind is called internal conflict. For example, a character may have to decide between right and wrong or between two solutions to a problem. Sometimes, a character must deal with his or her own mixed feelings or emotions.A struggle that takes place in a character's mind is called internal conflict. For example, a character may have to decide between right and wrong or between two solutions to a problem. Sometimes, a character must deal with his or her own mixed feelings or emotions.

8. Man v. Himself Emotional issues that plague a character through a story.Emotional issues that plague a character through a story. Character fears failing. Fears death. Fears loneliness.Character fears failing. Fears death. Fears loneliness. Twilight Example: Will Edward love me when I grow older?Twilight Example: Will Edward love me when I grow older? Harry Potter Example: Am I becoming just like Voldemort?Harry Potter Example: Am I becoming just like Voldemort?

9. Watch the Video and find both types of conflict. Write them down.