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Almost none of it is needed. Occasionally , however, the information provided IS needed. But since it’s infrequent, our approach to Rhetorical Synthesis does not change much.
GOAL!
• Step 1: Don’t read the passage (initially). • Step 2: Highlight the goal. • Step 3a: Read the answer choices, eliminating irrelevancies. • Step 3b: If there are two answer choices that both seem relevant, read the passage to determine which of the two answer choices is factually accurate. • Step 4: Meet the goal.
For example,
While writing on page 232 of her journal, Kate has taken the following notes:
Based on what he read on page 232 of Kate’s journal, Kate’s brother wants to summarize Kate’s feelings on the SAT. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal? A) Barnard students typically have higher SAT scores that those of Columbia students. B) Kate loves the SAT. C) Kate hates the SAT. D) I ain’t no rube! Whatever that means!
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My name is Kate.
• The College Board first administered the SAT on June 23, 1926. • I know the SAT is important because a good score can help me with college admissions. • A good SAT score could also help me with paying for college, which is why I love the test. • I really want to go to Barnard College, which allows me to take classes at Columbia University. • My brother, an arrogant rube, somehow went to Columbia; I hate him. • Both colleges are really expensive, but Barnard is cheaper for the same exact classes. • Kate is my name.
Notice that both answer choices B and C accomplish the goal: summarize Kate’s feelings on the SAT.
• Step 3b: IF there are two answer choices that both seem relevant, read the passage to determine which of the two answer choices is factually accurate.
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