Conflict Literary Terms Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is internal conflict?

A struggle between a character's mind; a problem that exists within the characters.

What is external conflict?

A struggle between a character and some outside force.

What does man vs man refer to?

A character against another character, protagonist versus another person or group.

What is man vs nature?

A character against some other outside force; protagonist versus blizzard, protagonist versus predator/animal. Signup and view all the answers

What does man vs society entail?

A character against some outside force created by the government, law, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is man vs self?

A character against his own mind or heart, mixed feelings, deciding between right and wrong or two choices. Signup and view all the answers

What is conflict?

The struggle between opposing forces. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Internal and External Conflict

Internal conflict refers to a character's struggle within their own mind, grappling with personal dilemmas or emotions.
External conflict involves a character facing challenges from outside forces, impacting their actions and decisions.

Types of Conflicts

Man vs Man: Conflict occurs when one character opposes another, often involving the protagonist in direct opposition to an antagonist or rival group.
Man vs Nature: This conflict features a character battling natural elements or wildlife, exemplified by struggles against severe weather conditions or predators.
Man vs Society: Characters confront social constructs, laws, or government policies, illustrating themes of resistance or rebellion against institutional norms.
Man vs Self: Character inner turmoil is highlighted here, where the protagonist faces moral dilemmas or conflicting desires, forcing a choice between two paths or principles.

General Concept of Conflict

Conflict is defined as the struggle between opposing forces, essential for driving plot and character development in literature.

Description

Test your knowledge with these flashcards on literary terms related to conflict. Explore the nuances of internal and external conflicts, as well as different types such as man vs man and man vs nature. Perfect for literature students and enthusiasts alike!