Internal and External Conflict

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What is internal conflict?

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A struggle within a character's mind or emotions.

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What is external conflict?

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Struggle between a character and an outside force.

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What are the two main types of conflict?

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internal conflict and external conflict

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Which type of conflict occurs within a character's mind?

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Internal conflict

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Which type of conflict involves a struggle between a character and an outside force?

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external conflict

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Why is conflict important in storytelling?

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Conflict is important in storytelling because it creates tension, drives the plot forward, and allows for character development.

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Jim and Mac disagreed about where they should take the dog they found. Options: Internal, External, Both

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External

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Carley struggled to walk through the hot, blowing sand. Is this an example of Internal, External, or Both?

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External

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Sarah couldn't decide what to do that night. Should she study or should she go out?

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Internal

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In the high winds, the crew was barely able to keep the ship from tilting sideways. Is this an example of Internal, External, or Both?

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External