Conflict and Story Devices
external
Is this picture an example of internal or external conflict?
internal (or external)
Is this picture is an example of internal or external conflict?
Man vs. Self
Which type of conflict is a character dealing with in a story where they have to face their fear of swimming?
Man vs. Nature
Which type of conflict would a character have to solve in a story about climbing Mt. Everest?
Cliffhanger
An author leaves a story unresolved, which leaves the reader in suspense.
rising action
All events leading up to the climax of a story are part of the ___________________.
Foreshadow
Clues about what is to happen.
exposition
In the ______________, all the information the reader needs to understand the story is explained. This includes the main characters, the inciting incident and the setting.
Man vs. Society
In the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," a little boy lies so much that no one believes him anymore. This is an example of what type of conflict?
Man vs Man
Which type of conflict does a character overcome in a story where a student is bullied in school?
protagonist
The central, or main character, is called the _________________.
antagonist
The character who opposes the main character of a story is called the __________________.
Suspense
The feeling of anticipation/anxiety a writer creates.
climax
The most exciting part of a story is called the ____________.
Flashback
The story is interrupted to tell about something that happened previously.
4
There are _____ types of conflict.
resolution
This is the end of a story where, usually, all questions are answered and conflicts are resolved.
falling action
This is the part of a story which includes all the events that follow the climax.
setting
This is the time and location of a story.
Man vs man (2)
This picture is an examples of what type of conflict?
Man vs. Nature (2)
This picture is an examples of what type of conflict?
Man vs. Self (2)
This picture is an examples of what type of conflict?
Man vs. Society (2)
This picture is an examples of what type of conflict?
outside
When a conflict is external, this means the conflict takes place ________ of the main character.
inside
When a conflict is internal, this means the conflict takes place _____________ the main character.