Question

aks 5: there are many kinds of external conflicts. what external conflict is represented in the following excerpt? then, as he stepped forward, his foot sank into the ooze. he tried to wrench it back, but the muck sucked viciously at his foot as if it were a giant leech. with a violent effort, he tore his feet loose. he knew where he was now. death swamp and its quicksand. man vs man man vs fate/supernatural man vs society/tech man vs nature

Explanation:

The character is struggling against the natural elements of the swamp and quicksand, which are natural phenomena. This represents a conflict between a human and nature.

Answer:

Man vs Nature