Question

1. read the following passage and answer the question that follows: sashas hands trembled as she gripped the microphone. the crowd of students stared back at her, some whispering, some just waiting. the school talent show was always a big deal, and sasha had never stood on stage before - not even to give a class presentation. behind the curtain, she had almost turned and run, but then she remembered why she was here. her brother, max, used to sing at every talent show tradition. his voice had filled the auditorium with joy, even when he was sick. when max passed away last year, sasha promised herself shed carry on his the room was silent - then, slowly, it filled with applause. sasha smiled, not for herself, but for the promise she had kept. taking a deep breath, she thought of maxs goofy grin and began to sing. what is the main conflict in this passage? sasha forgot the lyrics to her song. sasha is struggling to overcome her fear of performing in honor of her brother. sasha is trying to win the talent show competition. sasha wants her friends to cheer the loudest.

Explanation:

The passage shows Sasha is nervous on stage as she is gripped by fear of performing, despite her brother's past tradition and her own promise. This internal struggle between her fear and her commitment is the main conflict.

Answer:

Sasha is struggling to overcome her fear of performing in honor of her brother.