Which sentence provides an indirect clue that suggests an internal conflict? A) Lyle knew that few in town agreed with him, but he was still determined to voice his concerns. B) Hilda couldn’t believe the damage the storm had caused, but she was certain they could fix it. C) Jerome realized that Rita was mad at him; now all he had to do was figure out why. D) While Jay waited to hear news of his father, he paced back and forth, refusing to sit down.

Its D:    While Jay waited to hear news of his father, he paced back and forth, refusing to sit down.

Explanation:

Indirect clues require you to use a character’s thoughts and actions. Jay's insistent pacing tells you he is worried about something.

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our founding fathers introduced the revolutionary idea that each person's desire to pursue their idea of happiness was not self-indulgence, but a necessary driver of a prosperous society. they created a government to defend that right for everyone.