Question

for questions 11 - 15, refer to the following passage:
maya stood before her canvas, torn between two visions. her (11) ambivalent feelings made it difficult to begin - should she paint something realistic or something abstract? her mentor, a woman known for her (12) aesthetic sense, reminded her that beauty could be found in both.
mayas studio, though small, was filled with light. she had learned to live (13) frugally, buying only the supplies she truly needed. one afternoon, while sketching by the window, she noticed a man giving a speech in the park below. his words were powerful - an emotional (14) call to action urging people to preserve the citys art programs.
inspired, maya decided to join the effort. she knew that art and community often thrive through (15) convergence, when creativity and compassion come together. her next painting, titled \unity,\ captured that very spirit.

1. the word convergence in the last paragraph suggests:

a. a disagreement between two ideas
b. the process of things coming together
c. a decision to separate from others
d. a moment of failure or loss

Explanation:

The passage mentions "when creativity and compassion come together" as an explanation for "convergence". This indicates that "convergence" refers to things coming together.

Answer:

B. The process of things coming together