Conflict in Stories
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Marcia Zimmer
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Describe a situation from a story or real life where two opposing forces created a dramatic struggle. What was the outcome?
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Multiple Choice
Why is conflict considered essential to the plot of a story?
Because it creates suspense and drives the story forward
Because it introduces new characters
Because it makes the story longer
Because it provides a happy ending
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Which of the following can be an antagonist in a story?
A person
An idea
Nature
All of the above
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Fill in the Blanks
The prefix 'pro-' in protagonist means ___, while the prefix 'ant-' in antagonist means ___.
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Explain the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist, and provide an example from a story you know.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following statements about protagonists is/are correct?
The protagonist is always the 'good guy'.
The protagonist is the central character of a story.
The protagonist's point of view often shapes the plot.
The protagonist can be male or female.
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What are some ways an antagonist can create conflict in a story?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT one of the six types of conflict?
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Technology
Character vs. Animal
Character vs. Destiny
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Multiple Choice
Which type of conflict involves a character struggling with emotions such as guilt, fear, or sadness?
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
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Multiple Choice
In which type of conflict does the protagonist battle against an element of government or culture?
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Supernatural
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Fill in the Blanks
A character struggles to survive a blizzard. This is an example of
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Explain how a character’s struggle with destiny or fate can drive the plot of a story. Provide an example from literature or film.
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How do you think stories would be different if there was no conflict?
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