TYPES OF LITERARY CONFLICT Ma. Angeline D. AragoncilloBSMT2C, Humanities 13,June 14, 2015Mr. Jamie CabreraCentro Escolar University, Philippines

A literary device would be boring and dull without

these seven literary conflicts.

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What goes around comes back

around.

Why is CONFLICT important?

Without conflict, there is no story: no TV shows, movies, radio dramas, comics, novels… and life would be boring.

The storyline happens due to the conflict. Conflict is introduced in the rising action. Change happens at the turning point. Conflict is faced head-on during the

climax. Conflict begins to work itself out during

the falling action. Conflict is resolved during the resolution. This homework is worth 10 quizzes. Each

quiz is numbered.

1. INTERNAL CONFLICT There is only one type of internal conflict.

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MAN vs. SELF

The character(s) struggle happens in their own mind(s). This may be a choice between right and wrong, or

related overcoming emotions or mixed feelings.

Insert a photo that shows this idea.

The photo should be clear and

should fit and fill this space.

Insert a photo that shows this idea.

The photo should be clear and

should fit and fill this space.

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be a close-up,

clear, and should fit and fill this

space.

My First Idea My Second Idea My Resulting Action

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2. EXTERNAL CONFLICT There are six types of external conflict.

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MAN vs. MAN

A character struggles with another character. Protagonist vs. Antagonist

The Good One The Bad One The Struggle

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be a close-up,

clear, and should fit and fill this

space.

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be a close-up,

clear, and should fit and fill this

space.

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be a close-up,

clear, and should fit and fill this

space.

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MAN vs. NATURE

A character struggles with a force of nature such as natural disaster, desolation, animal, or any natural element (also called Man VS Environment). This can be a struggle for control, or for survival.

Human Nature The Struggle

Insert a photo of yourself. The photo should be a close-

up, clear, and should fit and fill

this space.

Insert a photo of a force of nature.

The photo should be a close-up,

clear, and should fit and fill this

space.

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be clear and

should fit and fill this space.

3

MAN vs. SOCIETY

In this conflict, a character or a group of characters fight against a society or large organization or group.

The character fights against social traditions, rules, values, beliefs, or ways of doing something.

This can be used to comment on positive or negative aspects of real society (satire)

Insert a photo of yourself that exemplifies this type of conflict. The photo should be clear, and should fit and fill this space.

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MAN vs. SUPERNATURAL

The character(s) struggle against God, gods, ghosts, monsters, spirits, aliens, fairies, magical or supernatural beings.

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be clear, and

should fit and fill this space.

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be clear, and

should fit and fill this space.

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be clear, and

should fit and fill this space.

The Supernatural Our Conflict The Result

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MAN vs. FATE

The character struggles against coincidence, happenstance, luck, or destiny .

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be clear, and

should fit and fill this space.

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be clear, and

should fit and fill this space.

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be clear, and

should fit and fill this space.

My First Example My Second Example

My Third Example

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MAN vs. TOOLS

The character struggles against simple or complex tools, basic or advanced technology, or inventions.

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be clear, and

should fit and fill this space.

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be clear, and

should fit and fill this space.

Insert a photo of yourself that

exemplifies this type of conflict.

The photo should be clear, and

should fit and fill this space.

My First Example My Second Example

My Third Example

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3. CONFLICT: Brain PracticeMa. Angeline D. AragoncilloBSMT2C, Humanities 13June 14, 2015Mr. Jaime CabreraCentro Escolar University, Philippines

I personalize my learning about the types of literary conflict by completing this

three-part activity.

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New concepts learned There are different types of conflicts a

certain character in a story may face and this makes the story exciting and won’t make the readers/audiences feel boring.

NEW INPUTS8

This reminds me of… Myself in a situation where I find myself

as the one who can’t experience just only a kind of conflict. Never thought that there could be more of conflicts a person might face all through his/her life.

CONNECTIONS9

Usefulness in real situations We may know how we can solve a

certain conflict in our lives because we know already what kind of opponent we are dealing with.

APPLICATIONS10

Note: Tests can include ideas from these sources: [Reference1] [Reference 2]

http://www.storyboardthat.com/articles/education/types-of-literary-conflict

http://bit.ly/1dBORQW

HOMEWORK ALERT

You will be assigned a story from the textbook.You will create a story board online.See the examples at:

The story assignments will be announced in the very near future.Prepare yourself. Know the different types of conflicts.