Question

question 3 of 19
which option is the clearest example of internal conflict?

a. a cowboy must draw a stampede away from the wagon train.

b. a squire must prove his worth by jousting with an experienced knight.

c. a defense lawyer must find a way to disprove some strong evidence.

d. a witness to a crime doesnt know whether she should tell the truth.

Explanation:

Internal conflict is a struggle within a character's mind (e.g., moral, emotional, or psychological).

• Option A: External conflict (cowboy vs. stampede, external force).
• Option B: External conflict (squire vs. experienced knight, external opponent).
• Option C: External conflict (lawyer vs. evidence, external challenge).
• Option D: The witness struggles with a decision (to tell the truth or not) within herself, which is internal conflict.

Answer:

D. A witness to a crime doesn't know whether she should tell the truth.