Types of Conflict

Front

The waves pounded against the shore so hard, making it difficult for Shane to ride a wave. Shane kept falling off his board.

What type of conflict?

Back

character vs. nature

Front

Jerry saw his best friend steal a candy bar from the store. Jerry knows it is wrong but is unsure if he should tell on his friend. He is so confused.

What type of conflict?

Back

character vs. self

Front

Dara walked into the cafeteria and slipped on jello. All of the students laughed and made fun of her.

What type of conflict?

Back

character vs. character

Front

Tom wanted to try out for field hockey, but his friends giggled and said, "Only girls play that sport." Tom decided to try out anyway and be the first boy to play.

What type of conflict?

Back

character vs. society

Front

Teresa wanted to join the Bay Shore Fire Department, however, many of the men thought she would not be strong or brave enough to be a fireman.

What type of conflict?

Options: character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. nature, character vs. society

Back

character vs. society

Front

Anthony struggled with deciding which college he wanted to attend. He always dreamed about going to NYU, but he also liked Boston College. Anthony was very unsure.

What type of conflict?

Back

character vs. self

Front

Pablo and Kane were playing soccer. Kane started playing too roughly and Pablo got very upset and pushed him into the net.

What type of conflict?

Options: character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. nature, character vs. society

Back

character vs. character

Front

Nicholas continued to watch tv instead of doing his homework. His mother was upset and sent him to his room. Nicholas did not understand why he was in trouble. What type of conflict? Options: character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. nature, character vs. society

Back

character vs. character

Front

The King family planned a trip to Florida. On the day they were supposed to leave, a terrible blizzard happened and all flights were cancelled.

What type of conflict?

Back

character vs. nature

Front

Janis and Kim went to the movies. When the movie started, a group of kids were talking very loudly and acting rudely. When Janis and Kim asked them to stop, the kids threw popcorn at them.

What type of conflict?

Back

character vs. character