In stories, characters face different kinds of challenges. Internal conflict is when a character struggles with their own thoughts, feelings, or beliefs. It's a battle within themselves. External conflict, on the other hand, is when a character faces challenges from the outside world, like other characters, nature, or society. Understanding these conflicts helps us understand the character's journey and the story's message. Grade 7 ELA students often use worksheets to practice identifying these conflicts in literature.
This worksheet will help you understand the difference between internal and external conflict and how they drive a story forward. Let's get started!
Match the term with its correct definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Internal Conflict | A. A struggle between a character and an outside force. |
| 2. External Conflict | B. The main character in a story. |
| 3. Protagonist | C. A struggle within a character's mind. |
| 4. Antagonist | D. The force opposing the protagonist. |
| 5. Conflict | E. A problem or struggle in a story. |
Answer Key:
1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D, 5-E
Complete the following paragraph using the words provided below:
Words: External, Internal, Character, Struggle, Conflict
A ______ is a problem or ______ in a story. ______ conflict happens within a ______'s mind, while ______ conflict involves outside forces.
Answer Key:
Conflict, Struggle, Internal, Character, External
Think about a time you experienced either an internal or external conflict. Briefly describe the situation and explain how you resolved it.
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