After reading "The False Gems" and "The Diamond Necklace", you have seen that the author provided a view of class and love, while he challenged the way we view happiness by suggesting that things are not always what they appear to be. Take a look at both stories again, and write a comparison and contrast essay. You will do your own prewriting to determine what you want to focus on in this essay.
Think of the theme and the elements of social class during this time period.
Why are the stories similar?
Why are the stories different?
Explain your ideas clearly.

Jenna stood in front of the closed door. she knew she hadevery right to be here. your exam scores are just as high ascora's, she said to herself. there's no reason you shouldhave been left off the math team while cora was namedcaptain. she had never been one to rock the boat, but shecouldn't just let this lie.she pushed the door open and saw ms. jenson, the mathteam advisor, sitting at her desk. "ms. jenson? can i talk toyou for a minute? " her voice wavered, but she tried to lookconfident."sure," said ms. jenson, "but i hope this isn't about namingcora captain of the math team. i'm afraid my decision isfinal."jenna took a deep breath and prepared to plead her case.which statement best describes the external conflict in this passage?