Set 6: Rhetorical Synthesis (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about water conservation. The student wants to emphasize household water waste. Notes: - The average American uses 80-100 gallons of water daily. - Leaky faucets can waste over 3,000 gallons per year. - Agriculture accounts for 70% of global water usage. - Low-flow showerheads can reduce water use by 50%.
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 emphasize household water waste. The leaky faucet statistic specifically highlights water waste in homes. 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:
• "emphasize household water waste"
• "Leaky faucets can waste over 3,000 gallons"
Why others are wrong: C (Addresses conservation solution, not waste problem.), A (Describes usage but doesn't emphasize waste.), D (Addresses agricultural use, not household waste.).
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