Conflict literature
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Curipod generated lesson: "Conflict literature". #8-10
jlopez
Updated 5 months ago
1. Open question
180 seconds
What personal and societal challenges do characters in conflict literature face, and how can these lessons be applied to our own lives?
2. Word cloud
120 seconds
What is the primary focus of conflict literature?
3. Slide
60 seconds
Conflict literature explores how characters interact with their environment, including other characters, and how they struggle to overcome obstacles. Conflict literature often uses symbolism, imagery, and other literary devices to express the characters' inner turmoil. Through examining conflict literature, 10th grade students can gain insight into the complexities of human nature and relationships.
Conflict in literature: understanding the struggle
4. Slide
60 seconds
Conflict literature is any type of literature that conveys a story in which characters are in conflict with each other or with external forces. The conflict can be physical, psychological, or emotional. Protagonist: A protagonist is the main character in a work of literature. The protagonist is usually the character who is most affected by the conflict and must use his or her wits to resolve it. Antagonist: An antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist. The antagonist is usually the source of the conflict in the work of literature.
Concepts:
5. Slide
60 seconds
Conflict literature is often used as a medium to express social and political opinion. The term 'Conflict Literature' was first used by American literary scholar and critic, Norman Foerster in 1925. Conflict literature is sometimes referred to as 'Literary Conflict Theory', as it is a form of literary analysis.
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6. Open question
300 seconds
What is an example of an internal conflict in literature?
7. Open question
300 seconds
What are some examples of external conflict in literature?
8. Open question
300 seconds
How does understanding the difference between internal and external conflict help you to write better stories?
9. Open question
300 seconds
How does understanding the difference between internal and external conflict help you to understand literature better?
10. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a treehouse with a robot serving lemonade.
11. Drawings
1260 seconds
Question: What literary elements do authors use to explore conflict in literature? Clues: • Authors can use characters, plot and setting to explore conflict. • Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces. • Look for examples of conflict in novels, stories, and poems. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Discuss and pick one example of conflict literature and draw a diagram to illustrate the elements of conflict. B. Work in pairs to create a story about a conflict and explain why it is an example of conflict literature.
12. Poll
60 seconds
In what year was the novel 'The Kite Runner' published?
- 2005
- 2000
- 1995
- 2010
13. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is a conflict genre?
- Romance
- Drama
- Tragedy
- Comedy
14. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main theme of 'The Catcher in the Rye'?
- Youthful innocence
- Family relationships
- The power of money
- The dangers of technology
15. Poll
60 seconds
What is the protagonist's name in the novel 'The Things They Carried'?
- Tim O'Brien
- John Smith
- Billy Bob
- Jack Johnson
16. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main conflict in the novel 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'?
- The Spanish Civil War
- The Cold War
- World War I
- The American Revolution
17. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are some of the common themes seen in literature that discuss conflict?
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