Question

beatriz is writing an argument to support her claim that bob dylan deserved to win the nobel prize in literature. read this paragraph from her argumentative essay.
(1) dylans poetry has commented insightfully on politics, society, and the human condition. (2) he spoke out against war when the united states was fighting in vietnam. (3) he called on the older generation to recognize and join in social change during the civil rights movement. (4) he has put into words the feelings of isolation and longing that all individuals keep hidden. (5) he has told iconic stories that speak to all human experience. (6) dylan skillfully uses literary devices such as metaphor, imagery, and allusion.
which statements best describe her paragraph? select three options.
☐ sentence 1 offers a logical reason that supports beatrizs claim.
☐ sentences 2–3 do not offer relevant evidence to support the main idea of the paragraph.
☐ sentences 2–5 could be supported by relevant examples of dylans lyrics.
☐ sentences 2–5 do not offer sufficient evidence to support the main idea of the paragraph.
☐ sentence 6 introduces a new reason rather than evidence that supports the main idea of this paragraph.

Explanation:

1. Sentence 1 states Dylan's poetry offers insightful social/political commentary, which directly supports the claim he deserved the Nobel Literature Prize, so this is correct.
2. Sentences 2-5 describe Dylan's thematic focus but lack specific lyric examples to back these claims, so they could be strengthened by such evidence, making this statement correct.
3. Sentences 2-5 only make general claims without concrete evidence (like specific lyrics or critical analysis), so they do not provide sufficient evidence for the paragraph's main idea, making this statement correct.
4. Sentences 2-3 are directly relevant to the main idea of Dylan's insightful social commentary, so the claim they are irrelevant is wrong.
5. Sentence 6 adds a new reason (use of literary devices) that supports the main idea of Dylan's literary merit, not just evidence for the prior thematic claims, so this statement is wrong.

Answer:

• Sentence 1 offers a logical reason that supports Beatriz's claim.
• Sentences 2–5 could be supported by relevant examples of Dylan's lyrics.
• Sentences 2–5 do not offer sufficient evidence to support the main idea of the paragraph.