Conflict in Drama Worksheets: Grade 7 ELA Printable Activities

🎭 Topic Summary

Conflict is the engine that drives drama. It's the struggle between opposing forces – characters, ideas, or even within a single character's mind – that creates tension and keeps the audience engaged. Understanding different types of conflict, like character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. nature, and character vs. society, is key to analyzing and appreciating dramatic works. This worksheet will help you identify and analyze these conflicts!

📖 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the terms with their definitions:

1. Protagonist
2. Antagonist
3. Internal Conflict
4. External Conflict
5. Resolution

Definitions:

1. The struggle within a character's mind.
2. The opposing force against the main character.
3. The outcome of the conflict.
4. The struggle between a character and an outside force.
5. The main character in a story.

(Match the numbers to the letters - e.g., 1-A)

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the paragraph with the correct words:

In drama, ________ is essential for creating tension. A character might face an ________ conflict, like struggling against a storm, or an ________ conflict, battling their own fears. The ________ usually tries to overcome the ________. Ultimately, the story reaches a ________ where the conflict is resolved.

Word Bank: Conflict, External, Internal, Protagonist, Antagonist, Resolution

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Think about a recent movie or play you've seen. Describe one major conflict in the story and explain what type of conflict it is (e.g., character vs. character, character vs. society, etc.). How does this conflict drive the plot forward?