Understanding Literary Conflict

Why is conflict considered essential in a story?

• It creates a plot by presenting struggles.

• It makes the story longer.

• It introduces new characters.

• It provides a happy ending.

What is an example of internal conflict?

• A character facing a ghost.

• A character arguing with a friend.

• A character debating whether to tell the truth.

• A character fighting a storm.

Which of the following is NOT a type of external conflict?

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Technology

In a story where a character fights against societal norms, what type of conflict is this?

• Character vs. Supernatural

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Technology

• Character vs. Nature

What type of conflict involves a character struggling against a machine?

• Character vs. Supernatural

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Technology

• Character vs. Nature