Question

Indicate whether each example engages the reader by establishing a conflict. "But the process proved to be much more difficult than de Sacy had anticipated . . . Eventually he gave up, saying, 'The problem is too complicated, scientifically insoluble.' " "The scholars labeled the slab the 'Rosetta Stone' in honor of the place where it was found, and called in their language experts to examine it." "These were impressive achievements. But Akerblad's success in identifying so many demotic characters now led him to make a serious mistake."

Answer 1

Answer:

1. "But the process proved to be much more difficult than de Sacy had anticipated . . . Eventually, he gave up, saying, 'The problem is too complicated, scientifically insoluble.' " Yes

2. "The scholars labeled the slab the 'Rosetta Stone' in honor of the place where it was found, and called in their language experts to examine it." No

3.  "These were impressive achievements. But Akerblad's success in identifying so many demotic characters now led him to make a serious mistake." Yes

Explanation:

In literary writings, a conflict is a struggle between two opposing forces. There could be; conflict with oneself, conflict with others, conflict with the environment, and conflict with supernatural forces.

• The first sentence above indicates a conflict or struggle between a person (de Sacy) and a complicated problem.

• The second sentence indicates no apparent struggle between two opposing forces.

• The third sentence expresses a conflict between Akerblad and his innate ability to identify demotic characters.