Question

question 5 of 10
read this sentence:
the captain struggled to keep his ship afloat in the middle of the raging storm.
what kind of external conflict is the sentence an example of?
a. character versus nature
b. character versus society
c. character versus himself
d. character versus character

Explanation:

In the sentence, the captain (a character) is in conflict with the storm (a natural element). Character versus nature conflict occurs when a character battles against natural forces like storms, earthquakes, or wild animals. Here, the storm is a natural force that the captain is struggling against.

Answer:

A. Character versus nature