Which of the following choices provide the best definition for external conflict? a struggle between the protagonist and natural obstacles an inward struggle that a character experiences the societal pressure a character must endure a struggle between a character and an opposing force

A struggle between a character and an opposing force.

Explanation:

An external struggle is one that is experienced by a character but that does not come from within. Doubts and insecurities, for example, are not external struggles because the entire battle takes place inside the character's mind.

An external struggle is a fight that the main character might have with an antagonist, a disagreement with a friend, or even a complex situation that involves some other type of external force that is independent of the main character himself.

answer: the first one

explanation:

explicitly is defined as “in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.” the rest are interpretive and not clearly proven leaving in fact possible “confusion or doubt” which explicitly, by definition cannot have.

the answer should be b.

explanation:

it should be b because she researched before writing so it would be in past tense. "the author researches her subject before she had written the first draft.