Set 12: Rhetorical Synthesis
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about enzyme function. The student wants to use an analogy to explain how enzymes work. Notes: - Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up reactions. - Each enzyme fits only specific molecules, like a lock and key. - Enzymes lower the energy needed to start reactions. - Body temperature affects enzyme efficiency.
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 USE an ANALOGY. 'Like a lock that accepts only the right key' is the analogy, explaining specificity. 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:
• "use an analogy"
• "like a lock and key"
• "Each enzyme fits only specific molecules"
Why others are wrong: D (States temperature effect but uses no analogy.), C (Not in notes; states quantity, no analogy.), B (Defines enzymes but uses no analogy.).
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