Question

question 9 of 10
which sentence most clearly shows external conflict?

a. frank wants to buy a house, but he is afraid to take on a
mortgage.

b. omar has to battle his way through a severe blizzard to get home.

c. thembi wants a good education and a good job, but she does not
want to work for them.

d. mary is so busy working hard and saving money that she does not
enjoy life.

Explanation:

External conflict involves a character struggling against an outside force (like nature, another person, society). Option A, C, D involve internal conflicts (Frank’s fear, Thembi’s conflicting desires, Mary’s internal struggle with her lifestyle). Option B has Omar battling a blizzard (a natural, external force), so it shows external conflict.

Answer:

B. Omar has to battle his way through a severe blizzard to get home.