SAT Reading and Writing · Rhetorical Synthesis Practice Question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: <ul> <li>The Acropolis is an ancient citadel above the city of Athens, Greece.</li> <li>It contains several historic buildings, including the Parthenon.</li> <li>The Parthenon was built in the 5th century BCE.</li> <li>The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.</li> <li>It served religious and civic functions in ancient Athens.</li> </ul> The student wants to introduce the Acropolis 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
$The Acropolis is an ancient citadel above Athens, Greece, containing several historic buildings including the Parthenon.$
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B
$The Parthenon was built in the 5th century BCE.$
C
$It served religious and civic functions.$
D
$The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.$

Explanation

An introduction names, locates, and identifies. Choice C does all three. The others assume familiarity with the Acropolis.

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