Types of Conflict

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What is a conflict?

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A conflict is a struggle or disagreement between opposing forces, which can be characters, ideas, or nature.

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What is character vs. character conflict?

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This type of conflict occurs when two characters have opposing desires or interests, leading to a struggle between them.

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What is character vs. nature conflict?

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This conflict arises when a character faces challenges posed by natural forces, such as weather, animals, or other elements of nature.

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What is character vs. society conflict?

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This type of conflict occurs when a character stands against societal norms, rules, or expectations.

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What is character vs. self conflict?

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This conflict involves a character grappling with their own emotions, decisions, or beliefs, leading to internal struggle.

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Example of character vs. character conflict.

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In a story, two friends argue over a game, leading to a fight.

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Example of character vs. nature conflict.

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A hiker gets lost in a storm and must find shelter to survive.

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Example of character vs. society conflict.

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A girl wants to play football, but her community believes it's a sport for boys only.

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Example of character vs. self conflict.

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A student feels guilty for cheating on a test and struggles with whether to confess.

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What are the four main types of conflict in literature?

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The four main types are character vs. character, character vs. nature, character vs. society, and character vs. self.

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