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The notes below detail the discovery of the fossilized remains of a *Tyrannosaurus rex* named Sue:

* The fossil was discovered in August 1990 by paleontologist Sue Hendrickson.
* It was found in the Hell Creek Formation near Faith, South Dakota.
* The specimen is the most complete *Tyrannosaurus rex* skeleton ever found, with approximately 90% of the bones recovered.
* In 1997, the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago purchased the fossil for $8.36 million.
* The skeleton has been on public display at the Field Museum since May 2000.

Which choice uses information from the notes to emphasize when and by whom the fossil was discovered?

  1. In August 1990, paleontologist Sue Hendrickson discovered the fossilized remains of the *Tyrannosaurus rex* skeleton.Answer
  2. B
    In 1997, the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago purchased the specimen, which is the most complete *Tyrannosaurus rex* skeleton ever found.
  3. C
    Sue Hendrickson discovered the most complete *T. rex* skeleton in South Dakota in May 2000.
  4. D
    Since its discovery in South Dakota, Sue has become the most famous dinosaur fossil in the world.

Answer

The option stating that paleontologist Sue Hendrickson discovered the fossilized remains in August 1990 is the correct answer.
The correct option directly addresses the prompt's request by stating that the fossil was found in August 1990 (answering 'when') by paleontologist Sue Hendrickson (answering 'by whom'). It is entirely factual according to the provided notes.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the rhetorical goal specified in the prompt.
The goal is to emphasize when (August 1990) and by whom (Sue Hendrickson) the fossil was discovered.
Understanding the goal is necessary to filter out choices that focus on other aspects of the notes.
2
Analyze each option to see if it meets the goal using accurate information from the notes.
The option describing Hendrickson's discovery in August 1990 is accurate and fully satisfies the goal. Other choices either focus on the museum purchase, misread the dates, or introduce outside speculation.
Comparing the options to the notes ensures that only the factually accurate option satisfying the specific goal is selected.

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Rhetorical Synthesis: Emphasizing Specific Details
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