Match each example of external conflict with the type of conflict it shows. Susan is walking home
when she is caught in a
heavy storm.

Two friends like the same
outfit at a shopping mall and
argue over who should buy it.
The police officer pulled Jake
over and made him pay a fine
for going over the speed limit.
Marie's parents want her to
study law and refuse to pay
for her art school.
Two tennis players face off
in a fierce match to claim
the championship cup.

The snow was falling so
heavily that Manny couldn't
see what was in front of
him and walked into a fire
hydrant.

1. Character vs. Nature       Susan is walking home  when she is caught in a  heavy storm.  

2. Character vs. Character   Two friends like the same  outfit at a shopping mall and  argue over who should buy it.

3. Character vs. Character     The police officer pulled Jake  over and made him pay a fine  for going over the speed limit.

4. Character v. Character     Marie's parents want her to  study law and refuse to pay  for her art school.

5. Character vs. Character   Two tennis players face off  in a fierce match to claim  the championship cup.

6. Character vs. Nature       The snow was falling so  heavily that Manny couldn't  see what was in front of  him and walked into a fire  hydrant.

Explanation:

Conflict in literature is a struggle between two opposing forces. This conflict can be internal or external. Internal conflict occurs within the character. External conflict occurs between the character and some outside forces. There could be a conflict between;

1. Character and another character: This is a struggle between two character and the struggle could be direct or subtle.

2. Character and Nature: This is a struggle between the character and the natural elements.

3. Character and the supernatural: This is a struggle between the character and spiritual forces.

4. Character and technology: This is a struggle between the character and some forms of technology.

5. Character and the society: This is a struggle between the character and the norms and values of the society.