use the plot descriptions to answer the question.

Plot Line #1: river owns a fishing boat in Alaska. She worries about the effects local corporations are having on the fish. She hopes to stop them, but also must keep her business afloat.

Plot Line #2: Trent has just inherited a business in Texas. He’s perplexed by some of what he finds when he reviews the businesses financial records- but his top priority is proving to his parents that he can keep the business strong.

how effectively would these plot lines work in the same narrative?
a effectively, because the characters are both motivated to protect their businesses
b not effectively, because the storylines are unlikely to affect each other other
c effectively, because the characters both live in the same country
d not effectively, because the characters are too similar to each other

1 answer

The best answer would be: a effectively, because the characters are both motivated to protect their businesses.

Both plot lines share a common theme of business preservation and the individual struggles of the characters to maintain their respective enterprises, which could create opportunities for thematic parallels or even potential connections between the two stories.