Question

recognizing internal and external conflict

anyway, i went on walking home, thinking about the movie, and then suddenly wishing i had some company. greasers cant walk alone too much or theyll get jumped, or someone will come by and scream \greaser!\ at them, which doesnt make you feel too hot, if you know what i mean.
-the outsiders, s.e. hinton

which line from the passage best represents an external conflict?

\i went on walking home, thinking about the movie\
\if you know what i mean\
\greasers cant walk alone too much or theyll get jumped\
\doesnt make you feel too hot\

Explanation:

Define external conflict

An external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, or nature.

Analyze the options for outside forces

• "I went on walking home, thinking about the movie" describes an internal thought process.
• "if you know what I mean" is a conversational phrase directed at the reader.
• "Greasers can't walk alone too much or they'll get jumped" describes a physical threat and clash between rival social groups (character vs. society/character).
• "doesn't make you feel too hot" describes an internal emotional state.

Identify the best representation

The line "Greasers can't walk alone too much or they'll get jumped" directly represents a physical, external threat of violence from an outside force.

Answer:

• “I went on walking home, thinking about the movie”
• “if you know what I mean”
• “Greasers can't walk alone too much or they'll get jumped” (Correct answer)
• “doesn't make you feel too hot”