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Nineteen Eighty-four, also published as 1984, novel by English author George Orwell published in 1949 as a warning against totalitarianism. The chilling dystopia made a deep impression on readers, and his ideas entered mainstream culture in a way achieved by very few books.
Explanation:
The one that would not be considered external conflict would be D
<span>A statistic
The author cites "a recent study" which produces a statistic as public speaking being a #1 fear.</span>
I think it's the second one.