Question

ead the claim from an argumentative essay.

Bob Dylan should not have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Which sentence best states a counterclaim?

Only die-hard fans would argue that Bob Dylan's song lyrics are literature.
The committee may have chosen Dylan in order to make the Nobel Prize relevant to the 21st century.
Bob Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.
Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world, but they are not poetry nor prose.

Answer 1

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

This sentence opposes the original claim by arguing that Dylan's accomplishments justify honoring him (a counterclaim).