Match each example to the correct type of conflict

Frank feels guilty about not telling

his friends he can't make it lo

their party

Mr Farris's letters to the editor of

the local newspaper turned into a

heated exchange with another

reader

Mark dodges his team members

who are upset because he missed

practice so often

Mrs. MacDougal can't decide whether

to go home after work or meet friends

for dinner

Internal Conflict

External Conflict

Frank: internal conflict

Mr. Farris: external conflict

Mark: external conflict

Mrs. MacDougal: internal conflict

Explanation:

Franks conflict is internal because he is not upset with his friends for not making it to the party, but rather feels guilty with himself for not saying anything.

Mr. Farris has an external conflict because he had a heated disagreement with another person.

Mark has an external conflict because he has angered his team members by continually missing practice sessions.

Mrs. MacDougal has an internal conflict because she is indecisive regarding her evening plans. This only has to do with her and not other people.