Including Plotline #3 would change the effectiveness of putting Plotlines #1 and #2 together in the same story because it would give the characters a reason to be close together, making interaction more likely. The murder investigation at the convention could create circumstances that lead River and Trent to cross paths, fostering connections between their individual stories while allowing for the possibility of collaboration or shared experiences.
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Use the plot descriptions to answer the question.
Plotline #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.
Plotline #2: Trent has just inherited a business in Texas. He is perplexed by some of
what he finds when he reviews the business’s financial records. His top priority is proving
to his parents that he can keep the business strong.
Plotline #3: A major business convention is happening in Las Vegas. During the
convention, a high-powered lawyer is murdered. The detective investigating requires the
convention attendees to stay in town for a week for questioning.
How would including Plotline #3 change the effectiveness of putting Plotlines #1 and #2
together in the same story?
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It would create a reason for the two characters to care about each other, which they otherwise
lack.
The first two plot lines would still be unrelated, even if the third plot line brought the characters
together.
It would give the characters a reason to be close together, making interaction more likely.
It would give the characters a shared characteristic, which they otherwise lack.
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