Question

the sniper
internal/external conflict pre - reading activity
complete the questions below based on the following video: https://youtu.be/kruqsjzxcqk?si=kzz - 9cx4s2yrwwa

1. what is an external conflict that you have faced before that is not person vs. person? explain the type of conflict (person vs. environment, person vs. society, etc.) and what the situation was.
2. what is an example of an internal conflict that you or someone you know has experienced?
3. how can an external conflict in the story create internal conflict for the main character?

Explanation:

1. For the first question, an example could be a hiker facing a snow - storm (person vs. environment). The hiker has to navigate through harsh weather conditions to survive.
2. For the second question, an internal conflict example could be a student torn between pursuing a passion for art and the pressure to study a more "practical" major for job security.
3. For the third question, if the main character in a story is in a war (external conflict - person vs. society), they may develop internal conflict such as guilt for having to kill others or fear for their own life and the lives of loved ones.

Answer:

1. An example of an external non - person vs. person conflict is a farmer dealing with a drought (person vs. environment). The lack of rain affects crop growth and livelihood.
2. An internal conflict example: A person struggling with the decision to move to a new city for a great job opportunity but leaving behind family and friends.
3. If the main character in a story is in a car chase (external conflict - person vs. person), they may experience internal conflict like fear of dying, self - doubt about their driving skills, or worry about the consequences of the chase on their life.