Plot Elements Quiz: Conflict

What is the definition of conflict in a story?

• The peaceful coexistence of characters in the story.

• The resolution of the story's main problem.

• The absence of any tension or struggle in the story.

• The struggle between opposing forces or characters.

What are the two main types of conflict in literature?

• Happy and sad conflicts

• Internal and external conflicts

• Past and future conflicts

• Verbal and physical conflicts

Give an example of internal conflict in a story.

• A character fighting against external forces

• A character enjoying a peaceful life with no challenges

• A character easily achieving all their goals without any obstacles

• A character struggling with their own fears or desires

Give an example of external conflict in a story.

• A character dealing with a difficult decision

• A character having a conflict with themselves

• A character facing a conflict with the setting of the story

• A character facing a conflict with another character in the story.

How does conflict contribute to the development of the plot?

• Conflict has no impact on the plot

• Conflict drives the actions of the characters and creates tension.

• Conflict only confuses the audience

• Conflict makes the plot less interesting

Explain the difference between man vs. self and man vs. society conflicts.

• Man vs. self involves struggles against societal norms, while man vs. society involves internal conflicts.

• Man vs. self involves struggles against other individuals, while man vs. society involves struggles against societal norms.

• Man vs. self involves internal struggles, while man vs. society involves struggles against societal norms.

• Man vs. self involves external struggles, while man vs. society involves struggles against other individuals.

What is the climax of a story and how is it related to conflict?

• The climax is the falling action after the conflict is resolved.

• The climax is the introduction of the conflict in the story.

• The climax is the resolution of the conflict in the story.

• The climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in the plot, related to the conflict.

How can a resolution of conflict impact the overall story?

• Resolution of conflict can impact the overall story by providing closure, driving character development, and shaping the plot's outcome.

• Resolution of conflict only affects minor characters

• Resolution of conflict has no impact on the overall story

• Resolution of conflict makes the story more confusing

Why is conflict an important element in storytelling?

• Conflict makes the story boring and uninteresting.

• Conflict has no impact on the plot of a story.

• Conflict creates tension and drives the plot forward.

• Conflict only confuses the audience and adds no value to the story.

Can a story have multiple conflicts? Explain with an example.

• No, conflicts are not important in a story

• Yes, but only in non-fiction stories

• No, a story can only have one conflict

• Yes