Set 12: Rhetorical Synthesis (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about invasive species. The student wants to explain why they are harmful to ecosystems. Notes: - Invasive species outcompete native plants and animals for resources. - They often have no natural predators in new environments. - Invasive species cost the U.S. economy $120 billion annually. - Some invasive species were originally introduced intentionally.
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 why they are harmful to ECOSYSTEMS. Outcompeting natives and lacking predators explain ecological harm. 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:
• "explain why they are harmful to ecosystems"
• "outcompete native plants and animals"
• "no natural predators"
Why others are wrong: A (Not in notes; doesn't explain harm.), C (Explains origins but not why they're harmful.), B (Addresses economic harm, not ecosystem harm.).
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