Question

point of view and conflict with the self in short stories: mastery test
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select all the correct answers.
which two scenes are examples of internal conflict?
□ a woman screaming in fear as she sees a bear moving toward her campsite
□ a man trying to decide whether he should vote for his friend or a more suitable candidate
□ a woman unable to contact her family because her cell phone stops working during a snowstorm
□ a woman considering whether to report a rude colleague to her boss or confront the person herself

Explanation:

Internal conflict refers to a struggle that happens within a character's mind, involving difficult decisions, moral dilemmas, or conflicting thoughts.

• The first option is external conflict (character vs. nature/animal).
• The second option is internal conflict: the man struggles with a decision between loyalty and suitability.
• The third option is external conflict (character vs. technology/nature).
• The fourth option is internal conflict: the woman struggles with choosing how to address a rude colleague.

Answer:

b. a man trying to decide whether he should vote for his friend or a more suitable candidate
d. a woman considering whether to report a rude colleague to her boss or confront the person herself