Internal Vs. External Conflict

Front

Maria feels guilty for lying to her best friend, even though it kept her out of trouble.

Back

Internal

Front

Jamal’s soccer team is losing, and the other team keeps mocking him every time he misses a goal.

Back

External

Front

A hurricane hits the town, forcing everyone to leave their homes.

Back

External

Front

Sofia can’t decide if she should tell the teacher she accidentally saw the answer key.

Back

Internal

Front

"I sat on my bed all night, wondering if I should tell Mom I broke her favorite vase. My stomach twisted every time I thought about it."

Back

Internal

Front

"When the floodwaters started creeping into our living room, I grabbed my little sister’s hand and ran for the front door."

Back

External

Front

"I knew I was right, but my best friend refused to hear me out. The more we talked, the angrier we both got."

Back

External

Front

"For days, I argued with myself about whether to quit the basketball team. Part of me wanted freedom; the other part didn’t want to let my coach down."

Back

Internal

Front

"The snow piled higher and higher against the door. I tried to stay calm, but the cold crept into my bones."

Back

External