SAT Reading and Writing · Rhetorical Synthesis Practice Question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: <ul> <li>The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889.</li> <li>It was built for the World's Fair in Paris.</li> <li>It stands 330 m tall (with antennas).</li> <li>It was the world's tallest structure for 41 years.</li> <li>It is made primarily of wrought iron.</li> </ul> The student wants to introduce the Eiffel Tower to an audience unfamiliar with it. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

Which choice most effectively makes the student's point?

A
$Completed in 1889 for the World's Fair in Paris, the Eiffel Tower is a 330-m wrought-iron landmark.$
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B
$It stands 330 m tall with antennas.$
C
$The Eiffel Tower is made primarily of wrought iron.$
D
$It was the world's tallest structure for 41 years.$

Explanation

An introduction names, dates, contextualizes, and identifies. Choice C does all four. The others give isolated facts.

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