Journal Activity 1 In the table below, the left-hand column contains sets of communication expressions that indicate conflict from a particular metaphorical position. In the column on the right, follow the italics example in set 1 by filling in the blanks underneath "Metaphor for Conflict." Be sure to identify:

1) Where the scene of the conflict is. 2) Who the participants are.

3) Who must win the battle and by what method. 4) What is the outcome/purpose of the conflict? Communication Expressions Metaphor for Conflict Set 1:

Your actions are completely indefensible. He

attacked me where I was most vulnerable – my kids. That criticism is right on target. Okay, shoot!

Accusations were hurled back and forth. I just retreat. I fall back and regroup. Then I wait for an opening. He slaughters me when I cry and get

confused. When I don't want it to come to blow (laughs), I launch a diversionary attack, like telling him the kids are calling me.

Set 2:

He's about to blow up. Any little thing will set him off. Larry's got a short fuse. The pressure's

building up so fast that something's gotta give soon! I just need to let off steam. She is really pushing my buttons.

Set 3: He's got the best case. The jury's still out on that

one. You're accusing me of what? She's the guilty

party on this one. Set 4: I'm on a sinking ship with no lifeboat. I'm

traveling a rocky road. I'm working with a checkbook that won't balance. Set 5: I felt like being "a rowboat caught in a hurricane.

Tornado, Avalanche I was swept away,

Like a fire raging out of control. WAR The scene for conflict is battlefield. The participants in discussion are warriors who must win the battle. Nothing falls short of "killing" or reducing the effectiveness of the opponent. The

purpose or outcome is inevitably a reduction of players, harm, desire for vengeance and a repetition of the battle. EXPLOSION

TRIAL STRUGGLE ACT OF NATURE