Set 15: Rhetorical Synthesis (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about the Bauhaus school. The student wants to explain its lasting influence on modern design. Notes: - Bauhaus emphasized 'form follows function.' - It merged fine arts with crafts and industrial design. - IKEA furniture reflects Bauhaus principles. - Many graphic design conventions originated at Bauhaus.
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 LASTING influence on MODERN design. IKEA and graphic design conventions show continued influence today. 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:
• "lasting influence on modern design"
• "IKEA furniture reflects Bauhaus principles"
• "Many graphic design conventions originated at Bauhaus"
Why others are wrong: C (Not in notes; mentions faculty, not influence.), A (Describes what Bauhaus did, not lasting influence.), D (Not in notes; states dates, not influence.).
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