Question

question 7 of 10
which situation is an example of an internal conflict?
a. a boy fears that he is evil after he steals food to feed his starving family.
b. a woman tries to survive in the woods after being stranded in a plane crash.
c. a girl battles mysterious creatures as she tries to save her kidnapped family.
d. a man struggles to stop his home from being consumed by a wildfire.

Explanation:

Internal conflict is a struggle within a character's mind. In option A, the boy is dealing with his own thoughts and feelings (fear of being evil) due to his action of stealing food. This is an internal conflict. Options B, C, and D involve external conflicts: fighting nature (B), battling creatures (C), and stopping a wildfire (D).

Answer:

A. A boy fears that he is evil after he steals food to feed his starving family.