Set 11: Rhetorical Synthesis (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about the influence of African art on Picasso. The student wants to explain how African art changed Picasso's approach. Notes: - African masks inspired Picasso's fragmented forms. - He moved away from realistic representation after seeing African art. - Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) shows clear African influence. - Picasso collected African sculptures throughout his life.
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 how African art CHANGED his approach. Moving from realism to fragmented forms shows the transformation. 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:
• "how African art changed Picasso's approach"
• "African masks inspired fragmented forms"
• "moved away from realistic representation"
Why others are wrong: A (Shows interest in African art but not how it changed his approach.), C (Not in notes; discusses context, not influence on Picasso.), D (States importance of painting but not the African influence on approach.).
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