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Set 16: Rhetorical Synthesis

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

A student is writing about Exercise Benefits. The student wants to highlight mental health benefits. Notes: - Exercise releases mood-enhancing endorphins - Reduces depression symptoms by 30% - Strengthens muscles and cardiovascular health - 30 minutes daily provides benefits

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

A. The data showing "Exercise releases mood-enhancing endorphins" most directly supports the goal to highlight mental health benefits.✓ Correct
B. The fact that "30 minutes daily provides benefits" accomplishes the student's goal.
C. The fact that "Reduces depression symptoms by 30%" accomplishes the student's goal.
D. The fact that "Strengthens muscles and cardiovascular health" accomplishes the student's goal.

Detailed Answer Explanation

The goal is to highlight mental health benefits. The note "Exercise releases mood-enhancing endorphins" most directly addresses this goal.

Key Evidence:

• "Exercise releases mood-enhancing endorphins"

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

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