Set 16: Rhetorical Synthesis

Explanation

Answer: A

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 data showing "Stretches approximately 13,170 miles" most directly supports the goal to highlight impressive scale.✓ Correct

B. The fact that "Construction began in 7th century BC" accomplishes the student's goal.

C. The fact that "Millions of workers contributed" accomplishes the student's goal.

D. The fact that "Built for military defense" accomplishes the student's goal.

Detailed Answer Explanation

The goal is to highlight impressive scale. The note "Stretches approximately 13,170 miles" most directly addresses this goal because it provides specific evidence of impressive scale. Rhetorical synthesis questions require you to identify which information from the notes most directly accomplishes the stated goal. The key is matching the goal keyword to the most relevant evidence. Not all notes will be equally useful—focus on what the question specifically asks you to emphasize.

Key Evidence:

• "Stretches approximately 13,170 miles"

• "Goal: highlight impressive scale"

Why others are wrong: B (This option emphasizes age or historical period rather than physical dimensions), C (This option focuses on purpose (military defense) instead of size or scope), D (This option mentions workforce without quantifying the impressive scale).

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