Rhetorical Synthesis

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

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

<ul> <li>Fanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847) was a German composer and pianist.</li> <li>She composed over 460 pieces of music.</li> <li>Several of her works were initially published under her brother Felix's name.</li> <li>Social conventions discouraged women from publishing music.</li> <li>Her work has been more widely recognized in recent decades.</li> </ul> The student wants to emphasize how Mendelssohn's authorship was suppressed. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

Which choice most effectively makes the student's point?

  • A

    Although Mendelssohn composed over 460 works, social conventions of her era led several pieces to be published under her brother Felix's name.

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  • B

    She composed over 460 pieces.

  • C

    Her work has gained recognition in recent decades.

  • D

    Mendelssohn was a German composer and pianist.

Explanation

The goal is suppression of authorship. Choice C combines the size of her output, the social barrier, and the misattributed publication. The others address other aspects.

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