Question

which situation is an example of an external conflict?

a. a young boy on a fishing trip with his father must get the boat back to shore after his father becomes ill during the trip.

b. a young princess must choose between leaving the kingdom to find adventure or staying home to be the daughter her father thinks she should be.

c. a champion swimmer must deal with his growing disgust about being submerged in water with other people.

d. a fast - food employee struggles with the decision to give her friends free food when the manager isnt working.

Explanation:

External conflict involves a character vs. outside forces (nature, other people, society). Option A: The boy faces a conflict with the situation (father’s illness, needing to get boat to shore) – external (character vs. circumstances/nature). Options B, C, D are internal (character vs. self/decisions/feelings).

Answer:

A. A young boy on a fishing trip with his father must get the boat back to shore after his father becomes ill during the trip.