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 is perplexed by some of what he finds when he reviews the business’s 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?

(1 point)
Responses

not effectively, because the storylines are unlikely to affect each other
not effectively, because the storylines are unlikely to affect each other

effectively, because the characters are both motivated to protect their businesses
effectively, because the characters are both motivated to protect their businesses

effectively, because the characters both live in the same country
effectively, because the characters both live in the …

effectively, because the characters both live in the same country

What is the correct answer

The correct answer is: not effectively, because the storylines are unlikely to affect each other.