Question 118·Easy·Rhetorical Synthesis
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- The Pine Ridge Public Library runs a “seed library” that lends vegetable and herb seeds to patrons.
- The program began in 2016.
- Patrons may borrow up to five seed packets per visit.
- There are no late fees or charges to participate.
- The library encourages gardeners to save seeds from their harvest and donate them back to the program.
The student wants to emphasize that participating in the seed library does not cost patrons money. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
For rhetorical synthesis questions, start by underlining the specific goal in the question stem. Then find the one note that directly supports that goal, and choose the option that uses that information clearly and specifically without drifting to other details (like dates, background, or extra facts).
Hints
Locate the cost-related detail
Scan the notes for words connected to money, such as fees, charges, or cost.
Match the goal exactly
Pick the choice that directly states the program does not require payment, not one that focuses on dates, limits, or donations.
Prefer the most explicit wording
If two choices seem relevant, choose the one that makes the “no cost” idea the clearest.
Step-by-step Explanation
Identify the student’s goal
The sentence should emphasize that participating does not cost money.
Find the note that matches the goal
The relevant note is: “There are no late fees or charges to participate.”
Choose the option that clearly uses that note
Only one option explicitly states that the program is free and mentions the lack of fees, so the best choice is: The Pine Ridge Public Library’s seed library is free to use, with no late fees or charges to participate.