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Set 16: Rhetorical Synthesis

Explanation

Answer: D

PASSAGE

A student is writing about Great Wall. The student wants to highlight impressive scale. Notes: - Construction began in 7th century BC - Stretches approximately 13,170 miles - Millions of workers contributed - Built for military defense

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

A. The fact that "Built for military defense" accomplishes the student's goal.
B. The fact that "Millions of workers contributed" accomplishes the student's goal.
C. The fact that "Construction began in 7th century BC" accomplishes the student's goal.
D. The data showing "Stretches approximately 13,170 miles" most directly supports the goal to highlight impressive scale.✓ Correct

Detailed Answer Explanation

The goal is to highlight impressive scale. The note "Stretches approximately 13,170 miles" most directly addresses this goal.

Key Evidence:

• "Stretches approximately 13,170 miles"

Why others are wrong: A (This option focuses on a different aspect and doesn't directly address the goal to highlight impressive scale.), B (This option focuses on a different aspect and doesn't directly address the goal to highlight impressive scale.), C (This option focuses on a different aspect and doesn't directly address the goal to highlight impressive scale.).