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.

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Josiah Matthews

6 June, 14:43

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.

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Zaire Wise · Answer 1

A, C and D.

Explanation:

- External conflicts shift the story forward in terms of taking action

- External conflicts can involve two or more people.

- A conflict is an issue that prevents something from occurring. So when a character is unable to figure out what they want, this is what we call external conflict.

Simeon · Answer 2

They propel the plot of a story. They release tensions in a story. They occur when characters feel uncertain about what they want.

Explanation:

External conflict in literature is the tension that occurs between a character and an outside force such as another character, society, nature, etc.

This external conflict creates a sense of curiosity in the reader. When a character faces a conflict in the story, the readers are keen to know the result thus keeping the plot moving from one plot to the another.

The another purpose served by external conflict is that is creates the mood of tension in the story. Reader will be eager to know the result of this conflict.

External conflict usually occur when the character is uncertain about their feelings.