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What type of evidence would support the rebuttal? Check all that apply.

Rebuttal: It is true that Bob Dylan has published traditional poetry and prose. However, one book of poetry and one memoir would not qualify him for the prize. The prize was awarded based on his songwriting, which does not qualify as literature.

statistics about the number of books written by past recipients of the Nobel Prize in Literature
a review that an acclaimed literary professional wrote about Bob Dylan’s book of poetry
a quotation by a literary scholar explaining why Dylan’s lyrics are not poetry
quotations from both Tarantula and Chronicles: Volume One
a quotation from a Nobel judge explaining that the prize was awarded because of Dylan’s lyrics

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For the rebuttal to be supported effectively, the following types of evidence would be relevant:

  1. A quotation by a literary scholar explaining why Dylan’s lyrics are not poetry - This supports the assertion that Dylan's songwriting does not qualify as literature by providing expert analysis.

  2. A quotation from a Nobel judge explaining that the prize was awarded because of Dylan’s lyrics - This evidence directly addresses the argument about the basis on which the prize was awarded, supporting the claim that the prize's context is strictly related to his songwriting.

The other types of evidence listed would not directly support the rebuttal.

  • Statistics about the number of books written by past recipients of the Nobel Prize in Literature may provide context but does not directly argue against Dylan's qualification based on his specific works.

  • A review that an acclaimed literary professional wrote about Bob Dylan’s book of poetry could provide insights about the quality of the poetry but does not directly rebut the claim regarding his songwriting.

  • Quotations from both Tarantula and Chronicles: Volume One may provide contextual understanding of Dylan's works but would not directly contribute to rebutting the argument about his qualification for the prize based on his songwriting alone.