Conflict Graphic Organizer Name:_____________________________Period:_____ Part I. Defining the Conflict Directions: Define internal and external conflict. You may want to refer to your literary terms handout for definitions. Conflict Type Internal Conflict Definition External Conflict Part II. Types of Conflicts Directions: Decide whether the types of conflicts are internal or external. Place an “E” in the blank if the conflict is external, and an “I” in the blank if the conflict is internal. 1. ________Character vs. Character 2. ________Character vs. Self 3. ________Character vs. Force of Nature/Environment 4. ________Character vs. Society (Rules/Norms) 5. _______ Character vs. Technology Part III. Understanding Conflict Directions: Read the example and put the appropriate conflict type in the blank provided in the table. Then, read each scenario and write out a conflict in the lines provided. Use the conflict types in italics to help you answer the questions. Example Two three year olds fight over the same dump truck. An 80 year old grandfather wants to attend his grandson’s graduation in another state, but he is afraid his health won’t take the stress of the trip. Two teens go on a hike and get lost in a blizzard. During WWI, a young man with religious beliefs against fighting is drafted into the army. Type of Conflict Write it Out 1. Rashad sighed. So far it has been a perfect day for a picnic. Everyone in his family was having a great time. But suddenly… External Conflict with Nature/Environment:__________________________________________ 2. Tabitha wasn’t sure what to do. Friday night was Suki’s party, and she had already told Suki she was going. Unfortunately… Internal Conflict:_______________________________________________________________ 3. When Akiko decided to take up wrestling, she had difficulty finding an instructor who would help her. Until now all the wrestlers had been boys, and… External Conflict with Society(Rules/ Norms):_________________________________________ 4. When Oliver found the shoe department, there was only one pair of size 13 sneakers left on the sale rack. As he reached out to grab them, so did another person, a man with metal teeth that appeared to be 8 feet tall. The sneakers were tied together with their laces. “Excuse me,” said Oliver, holding tight to one of the sneakers… External Conflict with Another Character:____________________________________________ 5 Mrs. Jovian had been working for 24 hours straight in her office cubicle. She had been working to fix the powerpoint document, but its margins would not set properly. Suddenly, the lights started to dim, and the computer flashed. Mrs. Jovian tried to quickly press the save button. The screen went blank. Mrs. Jovian stood up and threw the computer across the room. External Conflict with Technology:____________________________________________