Question

which statements are true of external conflicts? select three options.
they propel the plot of a story.
they release tensions in a story.
they take place between two characters in a story.
they happen when a character is at odds with society.
they occur when characters feel uncertain about what they want.

Explanation:

• External conflicts drive the story forward (propel the plot).
• They can be between characters (e.g., two - character conflict).
• A character - vs - society conflict is an external conflict (character at odds with society).
• Releasing tensions is more about resolution (not a defining feature of external conflict).
• Uncertainty about wants is an internal conflict (character - vs - self).

Answer:

They propel the plot of a story, They take place between two characters in a story, They happen when a character is at odds with society.