Question

which reason would most effectively refute the counter - claim? counterclaim: in addition to writing acclaimed lyrics, bob dylan has written both prose and poetry. i have read dylans book of poetry, tarantula, and his memoir, chronicles: volume one, and think that both books are worthy of the nobel prize in literature. i just dont think that dylans song lyrics should be awarded in the same category as his books. it is true that bob dylan has published traditional poetry and prose. however, neither of the books was very good and neither won prestigious awards. if the nobel prize in literature considered all writers of at least two mediocre books, the award would mean nothing. 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.

Explanation:

The counter - claim is that Dylan has written prose and poetry in addition to lyrics. The most effective refutation is one that acknowledges his other works but argues they don't qualify him for the prize and that his songwriting also doesn't qualify. Option C does this. Option A doesn't refute the counter - claim effectively as it just states an opinion about the categorization of his works. Option B focuses on the quality of his non - lyric works rather than whether they or his songwriting qualify for the prize.

Answer:

C. 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.