Question

Which sentence describes motivations that cause external conflict?

O A. Denice dreams of having the highest grades in the class, but she
can't keep her mind on her schoolwork.
B. Donald wants to be more popular, but he can't stop himself from
saying unkind things when he's nervous.
O C. Jose wants to take Maya to the circus on Friday, but his parents
want him to babysit his brother that night.
O D. Kim hopes to find a way to succeed in school, in her piano playing,
and in soccer without exhausting herself.

Answer 1

B.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because external conflict is when the main character (mainly) is struggling with something that they cannot achieve. For example, this can be between the main character and the antagonist. However, this isn't usually case. This can be between the main character and their goal, but something is stopping them from doing so. Therefore, as for B., Donald is struggling with his negative-type actions, making him nervous. This is why he isn't making him reaching his goal.

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the only option which has the conflict coming from somone other than the inflicted person and since external conflict always comes from someone other than yourself, this is the correct answer.