Maybe because I'm skinny, maybe because she doesn't like me, that stupid Sylvia Saldivar says, "I think it belongs to Rachel." An ugly sweater like that, all raggedy and old, but Mrs. Price believes her.

What statement best describes the conflict in this excerpt?

A. It is internal because Rachel is too shy to befriend Sylvia.

B. It is internal because Rachel questions her appearance.

C. It is external because Sylvia is being unkind to Rachel.

D. It is external because Sylvia and Rachel compete.