Question

mark the boxes to indicate whether each example of a conflict from passage 2 is internal or external.

1. jupiter and the gods go to battle against the titans.
2. prometheus wonders why the titans waste so much strength.
3. creatures such as birds, lions, and turtles become fearful of humanity.
4. prometheus is allied with jupiter but worries that humans cannot survive without jupiters fire.

Explanation:

• Internal conflict is within a character's mind. External conflict is between a character and an outside force.
• In "Jupiter and the gods go to battle against the Titans", it's a battle between groups, an external force - external conflict.
• "Prometheus wonders why the Titans waste so much strength" is a thought within Prometheus - internal conflict.
• "Creatures such as birds, lions, and turtles become fearful of humanity" is a conflict between creatures and humanity - external conflict.
• "Prometheus is allied with Jupiter but worries that humans cannot survive without Jupiter’s fire" is Prometheus' internal worry - internal conflict.

Answer:

1. B. External conflict
2. A. Internal conflict
3. B. External conflict
4. A. Internal conflict