Rhetorical Synthesis

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

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

<ul> <li>The Indus Valley Civilization flourished around 2600-1900 BCE.</li> <li>It included planned cities such as Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.</li> <li>Cities had advanced drainage and standardized brick sizes.</li> <li>Trade extended to Mesopotamia.</li> <li>Its writing system has not been deciphered.</li> </ul> The student wants to emphasize the urban planning of the Indus Valley Civilization. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

Which choice most effectively makes the student's point?

  • A

    Its writing system has not been deciphered.

  • B

    Trade extended to Mesopotamia.

  • C

    The Indus Valley Civilization flourished around 2600-1900 BCE.

  • D

    Cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro featured advanced drainage and standardized brick sizes—evidence of sophisticated urban planning.

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Explanation

The goal is urban planning. Choice C names two cities and two planning details. The others address other aspects.

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