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Set 14: Rhetorical Synthesis

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

A student is writing about cultural appropriation versus appreciation. The student wants to articulate the factors that distinguish one from the other. Notes: - Appropriation often involves power imbalances between cultures. - Context matters: sacred symbols differ from general aesthetics. - Appreciation typically includes acknowledgment and respect for origins. - Profit from another culture's elements raises ethical questions.

Which choice most effectively uses information from the notes to accomplish the student's goal?

A. The debate over cultural appropriation is complex and often contentious.
B. Cultural appreciation involves respectful acknowledgment of a culture's origins.
C. Several factors distinguish appropriation from appreciation: power imbalances between cultures, whether elements are sacred or secular, whether origins are acknowledged respectfully, and whether one profits from another culture's creations.✓ Correct
D. Many cultural practices have spread globally through international exchange.

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question asks you to effectively combine information to achieve a goal. The goal is DISTINGUISHING factors. Power dynamics, sacred vs. secular, acknowledgment, and profit are specific distinguishing criteria. 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:

• "factors that distinguish one from the other"

• "power imbalances"

• "sacred symbols differ from general aesthetics"

• "includes acknowledgment and respect"

• "Profit...raises ethical questions"

Why others are wrong: B (Defines appreciation but doesn't articulate full distinction.), A (Calls debate complex but doesn't articulate distinguishing factors.), D (Not in notes; discusses cultural spread, not distinctions.).

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