Types of Conflict

What is conflict?

• Two characters getting along.
• A struggle between two opposing forces.
• The climax in a story.
• Part of the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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?

• character vs character
• character vs self
• character vs nature
• character vs society

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.8B

TEKS.ELA.E3.6B

TEKS.ELA.LG.2E

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?

• character vs character
• character vs self
• character vs nature
• character vs society

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.8B

TEKS.ELA.E3.6B

TEKS.ELA.LG.2E

Karen 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?

• character vs character
• character vs self
• character vs nature
• character vs society

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Pablo and Kane were playing soccer. Kane started playing too rough and Pablo got very upset and pushed him into the net. 
What kind of conflict?

• character vs character
• character vs self
• character vs nature
• character vs society

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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?

• character vs character
• character vs self
• character vs nature
• character vs society 

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth and face the consequences, or whether he should attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog.

• man vs man
• man vs self
• man vs nature
• man vs society

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What type of conflict is the picture? 

• Character vs Character
• Character vs Nature
• Character vs Self
• Character vs Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What type of conflict is the sentence below? 
There is a new law passed that says owning Legos are against the rules, but Mr. Sprecher continues to collect Legos. 

• Character vs Character
• Character vs Nature
• Character vs Self
• Character vs Society

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.8B

TEKS.ELA.E3.6B

TEKS.ELA.LG.2E

When his father is badly hurt during hike deep in the Montana wilderness, a young boy must survive and make his way back to civilization to get help.

• Character vs. Character
• Character vs. Nature
• Character vs. Society
• Character vs. Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3