1.
Identify the four types of conflict.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above
Explanation
The correct answer is "All of the above" because the question asks to identify the four types of conflict, and all four options listed (Man vs Man, Man vs Nature, Man vs Society, and Man vs Self) are indeed the four types of conflict commonly found in literature.
2.
Check the correct example below that defines Man vs Man.
Correct Answer
D. When a character has an argument or disagreement with another character.
Explanation
This is the correct answer because Man vs Man refers to the conflict between two or more characters in a story. It occurs when there is a disagreement, argument, or clash of ideas between characters, creating tension and driving the plot forward. This type of conflict often leads to further complications and developments in the story as characters try to resolve their differences or compete against each other.
3.
Check the correct example below that defines Man vs Nature.
Correct Answer
B. When a character has a problem with outside forces like weather or land.
Explanation
This example defines Man vs Nature, which is a type of conflict where a character faces challenges or obstacles presented by the natural world, such as weather conditions or the physical environment. In this type of conflict, the character must struggle to overcome or adapt to these external forces.
4.
Check the correct example below that defines Man vs Self.
Correct Answer
C. When a character develops an internal struggle between his thoughts and ideas.
5.
Check the correct example below that defines Man vs Society.
Correct Answer
D. When a character disagrees with the values, laws, or beliefs of a group.
6.
When a character has a problem with outside forces like weather or land this is an example of internal conflict?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The given statement is incorrect. When a character has a problem with outside forces like weather or land, it is an example of external conflict, not internal conflict. Internal conflict refers to a struggle within a character's mind or emotions, such as a moral dilemma or a decision between two choices. External conflict, on the other hand, involves a character's struggle against an outside force or obstacle.
7.
When a character struggles with his own thoughts and ideas this is an internal conflict?
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
When a character is depicted as struggling with their own thoughts and ideas, it indicates an internal conflict. Internal conflicts occur within a character's mind and involve their emotions, beliefs, or desires. This type of conflict is often used to explore a character's inner struggles, dilemmas, or moral choices. In contrast, external conflicts involve conflicts with other characters, nature, or society. Therefore, the given answer, "True," is correct as it accurately identifies the situation as an internal conflict.
8.
Check all the possible answers below that are examples of external conflict.
Correct Answer(s)
A. When a character has an argument or disagreement with another character.
B. When a character disagrees with the values, laws, or beliefs of a group.
D. When a character has a problem with outside forces like weather or land.
Explanation
The correct answer is when a character has an argument or disagreement with another character. This is an example of external conflict because it involves a conflict between two individuals. Similarly, when a character disagrees with the values, laws, or beliefs of a group, it also represents an external conflict as it involves a clash between the character and the collective beliefs of others. Lastly, when a character has a problem with outside forces like weather or land, it is another example of external conflict as it involves a struggle against external elements.
9.
Your friend tells you a secret in absolute confidence. You don't really mean to,
but you tell another friend. Soon the whole school seems to know what your
friend's secret is. Your friend is really mad at you. Your friend confronts you and both get mad and start yelling at each other. Now you are both mad. What kind of conflict is this?
Correct Answer
C. Man vs Man
Explanation
This conflict is Man vs Man because it involves a conflict between two individuals, the person who shared the secret and their friend. They are both mad at each other and yelling, indicating a conflict between them.
10.
You are invited to go to the mall with a new group of friends from school. You
don't know them that well but are excited that they included you in their
plans. When you go into a crowded music store, you think you see one of them
slip a CD into a pocket without paying and they want you to do it too. You are scared
and know that it is wrong, but you don't want to seem uncool. You don't know what to do.
What type of conflict is this?
Correct Answer
C. Man vs Self
Explanation
This situation involves a conflict within oneself, as the person is torn between doing what they know is right (not stealing) and wanting to fit in and be accepted by their new group of friends. They are experiencing internal struggle and uncertainty about what course of action to take.
11.
When a character has to decide between right and wrong, what kind of conflict is this?
Correct Answer
C. Internal conflict
Explanation
When a character has to decide between right and wrong, it creates an internal conflict. This type of conflict occurs within the character's mind and emotions as they struggle with their own moral compass and make choices that align with their values or beliefs. The character may experience guilt, doubt, or inner turmoil while weighing the consequences and deciding what is right or wrong.
12.
You and your friend had a disagreement and haven't talked for two days. This is an example of external conflict.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given statement is an example of external conflict because it involves a disagreement between two individuals, which is a conflict that occurs between people. The fact that they haven't talked for two days also suggests that there is a visible and tangible conflict between them, further supporting the idea that it is an external conflict.
13.
You and your best friend have always played soccer together on a team.
You both try out for the school's varsity team. You make it and your friend
doesn't. At first, your friend claims not to care, but you soon realize your
friend is very angry. Your friend doesn't want to spend as much time together
as you used to, and, of course, you have daily practices and
games your friend doesn't attend. You consider quitting the team. What type of conflict is this?
Correct Answer
D. Man vs Self - Internal conflict
Explanation
This situation involves a conflict within the protagonist, as they are torn between their desire to continue playing on the varsity team and their concern for their friend's feelings. They are grappling with the internal conflict of whether to prioritize their own success and happiness or to prioritize their friendship and potentially quit the team to maintain their relationship with their friend.
14.
Your little sister (or brother) can be a real pain. Whenever you have friends
over, she wants to do everything with you. She annoys you by following you
around, interrupting when you're talking, and demanding a turn in
everything you do. It is very hard to find some privacy with your friends
when she is around. What type of conflict is this?
Correct Answer
C. Man vs Man - External conflict
Explanation
The conflict described in the scenario is a Man vs Man - External conflict. This is because the conflict arises between the narrator and their little sister, who constantly annoys and interrupts them when they have friends over. The conflict is external because it involves two individuals and their conflicting desires and actions towards each other.
15.
Your middle school is much bigger than in your elementary school. There you saw
your best friend all the time. Now you don't have any classes together and you
hardly see each other at school, except at lunch. Your friend seems to be making
a whole new group of friends that you don't know. Today at lunch, for the first
time, your friend is sitting with some new friends. When you walk by with
your lunch, your friend doesn't ask you to sit down as usual. You feel really hurt
and confused. This is an example of internal conflict.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The situation described in the passage involves a conflict within oneself, specifically feeling hurt and confused about the change in dynamics with a best friend. This conflict is internal because it is happening within the person's thoughts and emotions, rather than being caused by an external factor or person.