Set 11: Rhetorical Synthesis (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about electric vehicles (EVs). The student wants to address concerns about EV charging infrastructure. Notes: - The U.S. had 130,000 public charging stations in 2023. - The federal government plans to add 500,000 stations by 2030. - EVs produce zero direct emissions. - Average EV range has increased to 250 miles per charge.
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 address charging infrastructure concerns. Current station count and expansion plans directly address this concern. 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:
• "address concerns about EV charging infrastructure"
• "130,000 public charging stations"
• "add 500,000 stations by 2030"
Why others are wrong: A (Addresses range, not charging infrastructure.), C (General opinion not from notes; doesn't address infrastructure.), B (Addresses emissions, not infrastructure.).
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