Question

read the excerpt from \its only fair\.
\fine!\ avery said, pushing a stack of books away and looking up at the clock on the wall. \but our papers due in three days and we still dont have topic. what are we going to do?\
\its obvious, isnt it?\ maritza asked. \you write why rosa parks is so great, and ill do the same for irene morgan. and then well put it all together.\
which best describes the relationship between character and conflict in the excerpt?
○ avery is a dynamic character because the external conflict with maritza causes her to change.
○ maritza is a dynamic character because the external conflict with avery causes her to change.
○ avery is a flat character because her internal conflict causes her to change.
○ maritza is a flat character because her internal conflict causes her to change.

Explanation:

• Character Types:
• A dynamic character undergoes significant internal change over the course of a story. Avery shows change as she goes from being worried about the paper (as indicated by her initial reaction of pushing books away and being concerned about the due date) to having a more proactive plan (saying they'll put it all together). This change is caused by an external factor - the approaching paper due - date (external conflict).
• A flat character remains relatively unchanged throughout. Maritza doesn't show signs of significant change in this excerpt.
• Conflict Types:
• Internal conflict is a struggle within a character's mind. There's no indication of Avery having a struggle within herself that causes her change.
• External conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force. Here, the approaching paper due - date (an external situation) causes Avery to change her approach (from just being worried to planning).

Answer:

Avery is a dynamic character because the external conflict with Maritza causes her to change.