The Diamond Necklace

Question

by Guy de Maupassant

“It annoys me not to have a single piece of jewelry, not a single ornament, nothing to put on. I shall look poverty-stricken. I would almost rather not go at all.”

“You might wear natural flowers,” said her husband. “They’re very stylish at this time of year. For ten francs you can get two or three magnificent roses.”

She was not convinced.

“No; there’s nothing more humiliating than to look poor among other women who are rich.”

"The Diamond Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant

Question
Use the excerpt from “The Diamond Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant to answer the question.

How does the author implement dramatic elements to advance the plot in this excerpt?

(1 point)
Responses

by using elaborate descriptions of the setting to show class distinctions
by using elaborate descriptions of the setting to show class distinctions

by providing physical descriptions of both characters to establish each character’s conflict over how they fit into society
by providing physical descriptions of both characters to establish each character’s conflict over how they fit into society

by providing insight into the inner conflict experienced by the husband to show class distinctions
by providing insight into the inner conflict experienced by the husband to show class distinctions

by using dialogue to establish the wife’s conflict over how she fits into society

Answer 1

The correct response is:

by using dialogue to establish the wife’s conflict over how she fits into society.

In the excerpt, the wife's dissatisfaction with her lack of jewelry and her concern about appearing poor among wealthier women are conveyed through her dialogue, highlighting her inner conflict and her preoccupation with social status. This use of dialogue effectively advances the plot by illustrating the tensions and challenges faced by the characters in relation to their societal positions.