Set 10: Rhetorical Synthesis (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about ancient Roman aqueducts. The student wants to emphasize the engineering achievement they represent. Notes: - Romans built over 400 miles of aqueducts. - Some aqueducts used gravity alone to move water up to 60 miles. - Aqueduct systems delivered 300 gallons per person daily. - Many Roman aqueducts are still standing after 2,000 years.
Which choice most effectively uses information from the notes to accomplish the student's goal?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to effectively combine information to achieve a goal. The goal is to emphasize engineering achievement. Using gravity over 60 miles and lasting 2,000 years showcase engineering excellence. The correct synthesis will use relevant details from the notes in a logical, purposeful way. Focus on what the question asks you to accomplish, then choose the answer that best achieves that goal using the provided information. Effective synthesis requires selecting and combining the most relevant information to achieve a specific purpose. Not all provided notes may be equally useful. Focus on what best accomplishes the stated goal while maintaining logical coherence.
Key Evidence:
• "emphasize the engineering achievement"
• "gravity alone to move water up to 60 miles"
• "still standing after 2,000 years"
Why others are wrong: D (Shows capacity but not engineering innovation.), B (General statement about function, not engineering.), C (Shows scale but not engineering achievement.).
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