Set 8: Rhetorical Synthesis
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about recycling programs. The student wants to explain why recycling rates remain low despite awareness campaigns. Notes: - Only 32% of recyclable materials are actually recycled in the U.S. - Many consumers are confused about what items can be recycled. - Contamination from non-recyclables ruins entire batches. - Recycling can reduce landfill waste by up to 75%.
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 to explain WHY rates remain low. Consumer confusion and contamination explain the gap between awareness and action. 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 recycling rates remain low"
• "confused about what items can be recycled"
• "Contamination ruins batches"
Why others are wrong: D (Suggests solution but doesn't explain the cause.), B (Explains benefits, not reasons for low rates.), C (States the low rate but doesn't explain why.).
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