The type of conflict where a character fights against themselves is:

• A. External conflict
• B. Internal conflict
• C. Societal conflict
• D. Environmental conflict

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is the kind of struggle that happens inside a character’s mind. Internal conflict shows a character wrestling with thoughts, feelings, or a moral decision—doubt, guilt, fear, or torn loyalties—without an immediate fight against another person or the outside world. You’ll often see the narrator revealing what the character is thinking, or scenes where the character weighs options and faces a difficult choice. In contrast, external conflicts involve opposing forces outside the character, such as another person, a group, nature, or a societal pressure. Because this question describes a struggle with oneself, internal conflict is the best match.