Literary Conflict

A literary element that involves a struggle between two opposing forces.

• Arguments

• Figurative Language

• Conflict

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

A struggle that occurs between a character and an outside force.

• External Conflict

• Internal Conflict

• Outside Conflict

• Character Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

A struggle within the mind of a character. It can be emotional or mental.

• External Conflict

• Internal Conflict

• Outside Conflict

• Character Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Two or more characters are pitted against one another.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Supernatural

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

This type of conflict pits a story's characters against a natural force, such as a flood, predatory animal, or disease epidemic.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Supernatural

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The character battles an element of government or culture.

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

A conflict with any supernatural force that is outside the natural understanding of the character.

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Supernatural

• Character vs. Technology

• Character vs. Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A conflict in literature that places a character against technology.

• Character vs. Technology

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

This conflict develops from a protagonist’s inner struggles.

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Supernatural

• Character vs. Technology

• Character vs. Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is NOT an example of external conflict?

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

• 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