Story Elements: conflict Flashcards
1
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conflict
A
-Conflict is essential to plot
It is the opposition of forces which ties one incident to another and makes the plot move
2
Q
types of conflict
A
- External - A struggle with a force outside one’s self.
- Internal - A struggle within one’s self; a person must make some decision, overcome pain, quiet their temper, resist an urge, etc.
3
Q
4 genres of conflict
A
Man vs. Man (physical)
Man vs. Nature (natural)
Man vs. Society (social)
Man vs. Himself/Herself (psychological)
