Which sentence describes an internal conflict?

A. Joe made his way to the kitchen to sneak a cookie, but when he got there they were already gone!
B. Joe’s brother is constantly turning off the bedroom light even though he knows Joe is afraid of the dark.
C. As Joe was walking down the hallway, the fear inside of him made him freeze and he couldn’t go on.
D. Joe’s mother makes Joe wash his hands before dinner even if they aren’t dirty. Now his hands are dry and hurt!

C. As Joe was walking down the hallway, the fear inside of him made him freeze and he couldn’t go on.

The sentence that describes an internal conflict is C. As Joe was walking down the hallway, the fear inside of him made him freeze and he couldn’t go on.

The sentence that describes an internal conflict is C. "As Joe was walking down the hallway, the fear inside of him made him freeze and he couldn’t go on."

An internal conflict refers to a struggle that takes place within a character's mind or emotions. In this sentence, Joe is experiencing a conflict within himself, specifically the fear that is preventing him from moving forward. It is important to note that the other options describe external conflicts, where the conflicts arise from interactions or circumstances involving other people or events.