Set 11: Rhetorical Synthesis (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about ancient Egypt. The student wants to explain the importance of the Nile River to Egyptian civilization. Notes: - Annual Nile floods deposited fertile soil for farming. - The river provided water in an otherwise desert region. - Boats on the Nile enabled trade and transportation. - Egyptian religion included gods associated with the Nile.
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 importance to civilization. Fertile soil, water supply, and transportation explain civilization-building importance. 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 the importance of the Nile River"
• "fertile soil for farming"
• "provided water"
• "trade and transportation"
Why others are wrong: B (Not in notes; describes physical length, not importance.), C (Shows religious significance but less comprehensive than C.), D (Not in notes; doesn't explain importance.).
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