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Digital SAT Expression of Ideas: rhetorical synthesis and transitions quiz quiz

12questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. What should you read first on a rhetorical-synthesis question?

  2. A rhetorical-synthesis choice accurately combines two notes but does not accomplish the stated goal. It is:

  3. On a rhetorical-synthesis question, how many of the provided notes must the correct sentence use?

  4. A goal-meeting rhetorical-synthesis choice that overstates a fact from the notes is:

  5. On a transitions question, what should you do before reading the choices?

  6. Sentence 1: 'The alloy is far lighter than steel.' Sentence 2: '___, it is strong enough for heavy loads.' Which transition fits?

  7. Which transition signals a cause-and-effect relationship?

  8. Sentence 2 gives a single illustrating case of the general claim in sentence 1. Which family fits?

  9. What is the difference between 'for example' and 'specifically'?

  10. The biggest trap on a rhetorical-synthesis question is a choice that is:

  11. Sentence 1: 'The city banned plastic bags in 2019.' Sentence 2: '___, beach litter fell by half in two years.' Which transition fits?

  12. On a transitions question, you should match the transition to: