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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 "Strengthens muscles and cardiovascular health" accomplishes the student's goal.
C. The fact that "30 minutes daily provides benefits" accomplishes the student's goal.
D. The fact that "Reduces depression symptoms by 30%" 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 because it provides specific evidence of health benefits. 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:

• "Exercise releases mood-enhancing endorphins"

• "Goal: highlight mental health benefits"

Why others are wrong: B (This option focuses on physical benefits like muscle strength and cardiovascular health), C (This option provides general advice without specifically addressing mental health), D (This option mentions activity duration without mental health connection).