Question

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which option is the clearest example of internal conflict?
a. an actor must decide whether to go onstage with his injury.
b. a heist goes terribly wrong, and the robbers must outrun the cops.
c. a cowboy must draw a stampede away from the wagon train.
d. a defense lawyer must find a way to disprove some strong evidence.

Explanation:

Internal conflict is a struggle within a character's mind. In option A, the actor is facing a decision (whether to perform despite injury) that occurs internally. Options B, C, and D involve external conflicts: robbers vs cops (B), cowboy vs stampede (C), lawyer vs evidence (D). Only option A shows a character's internal deliberation.

Answer:

A. An actor must decide whether to go onstage with his injury.