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Set 15: Rhetorical Synthesis

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

A student is writing about gig economy work. The student wants to contrast the perspective of workers and companies. Notes: - Workers value flexibility and independence. - Many lack benefits like health insurance and retirement plans. - Companies argue workers are independent contractors, not employees. - Worker classification is being debated in courts and legislatures.

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

A. The classification of gig workers is currently being debated in courts and legislatures.
B. The gig economy has grown significantly in recent years.
C. While gig workers value their flexibility and independence, many lack traditional benefits; companies maintain these workers are contractors, creating tension over worker classification.✓ Correct
D. Many gig economy workers lack access to health insurance and retirement benefits.

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question asks you to effectively combine information to achieve a goal. The goal is to CONTRAST worker and company perspectives. Worker values/lacks vs. company position on classification. 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:

• "contrast the perspective of workers and companies"

• "Workers value flexibility"

• "lack benefits"

• "Companies argue...independent contractors"

Why others are wrong: B (Not in notes; discusses growth, not perspectives.), A (Mentions debate but doesn't contrast perspectives.), D (Only presents worker perspective (lacking benefits).).

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