📚 Topic Summary
In stories, conflict is the engine that drives the plot forward. It's the problem or struggle the characters face. Internal conflict happens inside a character's mind – it's a battle with their own thoughts, feelings, or beliefs. Think of it as a character debating whether to do the right thing, even when it's hard.
External conflict, on the other hand, happens outside the character. This could be a struggle against another character, nature, or society. Imagine a character trying to survive a storm or fighting against unfair rules.
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Internal Conflict |
A. A struggle between a character and an outside force. |
| 2. External Conflict |
B. The sequence of events in a story. |
| 3. Plot |
C. A struggle within a character's mind. |
| 4. Character vs. Self |
D. A type of internal conflict. |
| 5. Character vs. Society |
E. A type of external conflict. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with the correct words: internal, external, character, conflict, society.
A _________ faces _________ when they have a problem. This problem can be _________, like a struggle against _________, or _________, like a battle with their own feelings.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Think about a book or movie you know well. Describe one example of internal conflict and one example of external conflict that the main character faces. How do these conflicts affect the character and the story?