Conflict Types in Stories
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Objective
I can identify the different types of conflict in a short story.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The five major story elements are character, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.
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Characters are the who of a story, while setting is the where and when, and plot is the what.
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Conflict can be external, like a hero battling a foe, or internal, where a character struggles with their own beliefs.
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Practice
9 questions
What is conflict in a story?
What are the two main types of conflict discussed in the video?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe the difference between internal and external conflict. Give an example of each.”
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