Use the plot lines to answer the question. Plot line #1 Gerrardo is a Renaissance painter in Florence during the 1500s. He wants to get a large commission so he can save his small studio. He teaches other painters how to make and mix colors and how to paint. Plot line #2 A merchant named Paolo in Italy in the 1500s is trying to sell olive oil made at his family’s orchard. He travels all over Italy—from Rome to Venice to Florence—to get buyers for his product. He returns home after gaining more business for the family. Which choice describes a way the two plot lines could come together in one narrative? (1 point) Responses The story could shift to focus primarily on Gerrardo and his efforts to save his studio, which succeeds when he is asked to paint a large mural in a church. The story could shift to focus primarily on Gerrardo and his efforts to save his studio, which succeeds when he is asked to paint a large mural in a church. Paolo could give up on his olive oil business and take up painting, while Gerrardo is unable to earn the money necessary to save his studio. Paolo could give up on his olive oil business and take up painting, while Gerrardo is unable to earn the money necessary to save his studio. Gerrardo could get his large painting commission while Paolo’s olive oil business thrives. Gerrardo could get his large painting commission while Paolo’s olive oil business thrives. The characters could meet under unexpected circumstances when Paolo visits Florence to sell his olive oil.
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The choice that best describes a way the two plot lines could come together in one narrative is: The characters could meet under unexpected circumstances when Paolo visits Florence to sell his olive oil.
This option allows for interaction between the two characters, potentially leading to a collaboration or mutual benefit, enhancing both plot lines.
