Rhetorical Synthesis

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 2/5

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

<ul> <li>Tofu is a food made from coagulated soy milk.</li> <li>It originated in China over 2,000 years ago.</li> <li>It comes in textures from silken to extra firm.</li> <li>It is high in protein and low in calories.</li> <li>It is widely used in East and Southeast Asian cuisines.</li> </ul> The student wants to introduce tofu 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

    It is widely used in many cuisines.

  • B

    Tofu is high in protein and low in calories.

  • C

    Tofu is sold in textures from silken to extra firm.

  • D

    Tofu, a food made from coagulated soy milk, originated in China over 2,000 years ago and is widely used in East and Southeast Asian cuisines.

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Explanation

An introduction defines and contextualizes. Choice B defines tofu, gives origin, and notes use. The others assume the audience knows what tofu is.

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