Contemporary Short Story Conflict
Test your knowledge on the conflicts commonly found in contemporary short stories.
Questions
Which of the following is a common type of conflict found in contemporary short stories?
- Person vs. Person
- Person vs. Nature
- Person vs. Society
- Person vs. Self
In a contemporary short story, the protagonist's conflict with society might be due to:
- Different cultural values
- Economic inequality
- Political oppression
- All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a person vs. nature conflict in a contemporary short story?
- A character struggling to survive in a harsh environment
- A character dealing with a natural disaster
- A character trying to protect an endangered species
- All of the above
In a contemporary short story, a person vs. person conflict might involve:
- A clash of personalities
- A competition for resources
- A difference in values or beliefs
- All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a person vs. self conflict in a contemporary short story?
- A character struggling with their identity
- A character dealing with a moral dilemma
- A character trying to overcome a personal flaw
- All of the above
In a contemporary short story, the protagonist's conflict with nature might be due to:
- Climate change
- Pollution
- Deforestation
- All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a person vs. society conflict in a contemporary short story?
- A character fighting against a corrupt government
- A character challenging traditional values or norms
- A character struggling to fit in or be accepted
- All of the above
In a contemporary short story, the protagonist's conflict with self might be due to:
- A sense of guilt or shame
- A fear or phobia
- An addiction or compulsive behavior
- All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a person vs. person conflict in a contemporary short story?
- A love triangle
- A rivalry between siblings
- A conflict between a parent and a child
- All of the above
In a contemporary short story, the protagonist's conflict with nature might be due to:
- A natural disaster
- A wild animal attack
- A disease or illness caused by the environment
- All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a person vs. society conflict in a contemporary short story?
- A character fighting for social justice
- A character challenging discrimination or prejudice
- A character struggling to survive in poverty
- All of the above
In a contemporary short story, the protagonist's conflict with self might be due to:
- A crisis of faith
- A struggle with mental illness
- A search for meaning or purpose in life
- All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a person vs. person conflict in a contemporary short story?
- A conflict between two friends
- A conflict between a teacher and a student
- A conflict between a boss and an employee
- All of the above
In a contemporary short story, the protagonist's conflict with nature might be due to:
- A drought or famine
- A flood or earthquake
- A volcanic eruption or tsunami
- All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a person vs. society conflict in a contemporary short story?
- A character fighting against a totalitarian government
- A character challenging traditional gender roles
- A character struggling to survive in a refugee camp
- All of the above