Set 15: Rhetorical Synthesis
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about hand hygiene. The student wants to explain why handwashing is effective against disease. Notes: - Soap breaks down the outer layer of many viruses and bacteria. - Friction from rubbing removes germs from skin. - Proper handwashing takes at least 20 seconds. - Handwashing reduces respiratory illness by 21%.
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 it's effective. Soap's action on pathogens and friction removal explain the mechanism. 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 handwashing is effective"
• "Soap breaks down the outer layer"
• "Friction from rubbing removes germs"
Why others are wrong: B (Not in notes; states recommendation, not mechanism.), C (States duration but doesn't explain why it works.), A (Shows effectiveness but doesn't explain why/how it works.).
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