Question
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?
A: Only die-hard fans would argue that Bob Dylan's song lyrics are literature.
B: The committee may have chosen Dylan in order to make the Nobel Prize relevant to the 21st century.
C: Bob Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.
D: Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world, but they are not poetry nor prose.
Bob Dylan should not have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Which sentence best states a counterclaim?
A: Only die-hard fans would argue that Bob Dylan's song lyrics are literature.
B: The committee may have chosen Dylan in order to make the Nobel Prize relevant to the 21st century.
C: Bob Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.
D: Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world, but they are not poetry nor prose.
Answers
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The sentence that best states a counterclaim is:
**B: The committee may have chosen Dylan in order to make the Nobel Prize relevant to the 21st century.**
This sentence presents a reason for the decision to award the Nobel Prize to Bob Dylan, which counters the claim that he should not have received the award.
**B: The committee may have chosen Dylan in order to make the Nobel Prize relevant to the 21st century.**
This sentence presents a reason for the decision to award the Nobel Prize to Bob Dylan, which counters the claim that he should not have received the award.