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Question 19 • English II

Read the claim from an argumentative essay. Bob Dylan should not have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Which sentence best states a counterclaim?

Answer

Bob Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.

Only die-hard fans would argue that Bob Dylan's song lyrics are literature.

Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world, but they are not poetry nor prose.

The committee may have chosen Dylan in order to make the Nobel Prize relevant to the 21st century.

Explanation

A counterclaim presents a viewpoint that challenges the essay’s claim that Dylan should not have received the prize. Choice A points to the enduring quality of his songs and his musical achievements, which supports the argument that he deserved recognition. Choice B agrees with the claim, while C and D offer reasons against awarding him the prize.

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