Question

which option presents a complete and effective evaluation of dan deluca’s argument in his article \dylans nobel prize settles debate: rock lyrics are poetry\?

○ deluca believes that rock lyrics must be recognized as poetry because legendary singer - songwriter bob dylan has been awarded the nobel prize for literature. in doing so, the nobel committee has recognized the value of dylan’s words, which have spoken for and inspired generations since the 1960s. deluca uses credible facts and research to support his claim.
○ according to dan deluca, bob dylan was an unlikely choice for the nobel prize for literature. many experts refuse to believe that song lyrics are poetry, and the odds against dylan winning the award were high. deluca also points out that the award has little monetary value in comparison with dylan’s wealth.
○ dan deluca is a fan of bob dylan’s lyrics. he seems to know them by heart and quotes from many songs in his article. he also recognizes dylans influence on other artists, such as the novelist salman rushdie, the singer - songwriter bruce springsteen, and many rap artists, who imitate dylans use of internal rhyme.

Explanation:

The correct option fully captures DeLuca's core argument: that rock lyrics (specifically Dylan's) are poetry, validated by the Nobel Prize, and notes he uses credible support. The other options either focus on tangential points (Dylan's wealth, expert skepticism) or personal fan details rather than evaluating the argument's core and effectiveness.

Answer:

A. DeLuca believes that rock lyrics must be recognized as poetry because legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. In doing so, the Nobel committee has recognized the value of Dylan's words, which have spoken for and inspired generations since the 1960s. DeLuca uses credible facts and research to support his claim.