The student wants to emphasize the duration and purpose of Cohen’s and Rodrigues’s work. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
A At the Gullah Museums in Hilton Head Island and Georgetown, South Carolina, visitors can learn more about the Gullah people who have lived in the region for centuries.
B Louise Miller Cohen and Vermelle Rodrigues have worked to preserve the culture of the Gullah people, who have lived in the United States since the 18th century.
C Since 2003, Louise Miller Cohen and Vermelle Rodrigues have worked to preserve Gullah culture through their museums.
D Influenced by the traditions of West and Central Africa, Gullah culture developed in parts of the southeastern United States in the 18th century.
The correct answer and explanation is:
The correct answer is C: “Since 2003, Louise Miller Cohen and Vermelle Rodrigues have worked to preserve Gullah culture through their museums.”
Explanation:
The goal of the student is to emphasize the duration and purpose of Cohen’s and Rodrigues’s work. Option C directly addresses both aspects by clearly stating that they have been working on preserving Gullah culture since 2003, which emphasizes the duration of their efforts. The phrase “worked to preserve Gullah culture through their museums” effectively conveys the purpose of their work, which is to preserve the culture.
Option A, while mentioning the Gullah Museums and their role in educating visitors, does not highlight the duration or the specific purpose of Cohen’s and Rodrigues’s work. It is more about the visitor experience than their long-term efforts.
Option B mentions the preservation of Gullah culture but lacks a clear time frame, which is crucial to emphasizing the duration of their efforts. Without a specific starting point, it does not fully meet the student’s goal of emphasizing both the duration and purpose.
Option D, although it provides context about the origins of Gullah culture, does not address the work of Cohen and Rodrigues directly. It does not discuss their duration of involvement or the purpose of their efforts, making it the least relevant choice to the student’s objective.
Thus, option C is the most effective choice because it succinctly highlights both the length of time Cohen and Rodrigues have been working (since 2003) and their purpose (preserving Gullah culture).