Question

which situation is an example of an internal conflict?
a. a man struggles to survive on a deserted island after his boat crashes and sinks off the coast.
b. a woman tries to get her company to change its policy regarding maternity leave.
c. a teenager faces off against the popular girl in the school election for class president.
d. a young boy tries to choose between playing football and taking dance lessons.

Explanation:

Internal conflict is a struggle within a character's mind. Option D shows a boy making a personal - choice decision, which is an internal struggle. Options A, B, and C are external conflicts (struggle with nature, with an organization, and with another person respectively).

Answer:

D. A young boy tries to choose between playing football and taking dance lessons.