Help quick!!! The author of this essay chooses to present the information as if these events from the ancient past were happening right now. What effect does this have upon the reader? A) It makes us wonder if it's accurate or not. B) It makes us feel as if we are there, and it's all unfolding before our eyes. C) It causes us to feel as if the past isn't really so foreign. D) It causes us to feel nostalgic for bygone days.

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?