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Difficulty: MediumMeeting Specific Rhetorical Goals

Passage Excerpt:

In 1931, Harry Beck, a temporary draftsman for the London Underground, designed a revolutionary schematic diagram of the transit system. Rather than attempting to show geographical accuracy, Beck created a map that resembled a simplified circuit diagram, with straight lines and clean angles. [1] This design prioritized clarity and utility for commuters navigating the growing network.

The writer wants to add a sentence at Point [1] that provides a specific, concrete detail illustrating how Beck's map simplified the actual geography of London for commuters. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?

  1. A
    The map became an instant success when it was trialed in 1932, and it remains the basis for transit maps used around the world today.
  2. He represented the winding Thames River as a simple horizontal line and spaced the central stations evenly, despite their actual geographic proximity.Answer
  3. C
    Beck worked on the layout during his off-hours because he believed that commuters cared more about transfers than geography.
  4. D
    He straightened the winding path of the Thames River, he also spaced the central stations evenly.

Answer

The correct answer is the option that describes representing the Thames River as a simple horizontal line and spacing the central stations evenly.
The correct option directly satisfies the rhetorical goal by providing specific design elements (representing the Thames River as a simple horizontal line and spacing central stations evenly) that illustrate how the map simplified London's geography for passengers.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the prompt to identify the specific rhetorical goal.
The goal is to provide a specific, concrete detail illustrating how Beck's map simplified London's actual geography.
This establishes the criteria for evaluating the choices.
2
Evaluate the choices against the identified rhetorical goal.
The options discussing the map's success or Beck's working hours fail to provide details of geographical simplification. The remaining options describe geographical changes.
This eliminates options that are off-topic or fail to meet the rhetorical criteria.
3
Examine the remaining options for grammatical correctness.
The option that joins the two details with a comma splice is grammatically incorrect. The option that describes representing the Thames as a simple horizontal line and spacing stations evenly is grammatically correct and fully satisfies the goal.
This ensures the final choice meets both rhetorical and grammatical standards.

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Meeting Specific Rhetorical Goals
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