Developing Dramatic Conflict
Understanding different types of conflict (person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. nature) and how they drive a story.
Key Questions
- Compare and contrast internal and external conflicts in a short scene.
- Design a short dialogue that introduces a clear conflict between two characters.
- Predict how a character's choices might escalate or resolve a conflict.
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