Question

read the counterclaim from an argumentative essay
bob dylan’s lyrics are just as effective without musical
accompaniment.
which reason would best refute the counterclaim?
only die - hard fans and the uninformed would argue
that bob dylan’s lyrics are literature.
it is impossible to separate song lyrics from the
music that accompanies them.
song lyrics are no better than childish nonsense
without the music that accompanies them.
dylan has written many enduring songs and
received many awards for his musical achievements.

Explanation:

To refute the counterclaim that Bob Dylan's lyrics are equally effective without music, we need a statement that directly challenges the idea of separating lyrics from their accompanying music. The correct option argues that the two cannot be separated, undermining the counterclaim's core premise. Other options either attack the claim's supporters, make an overly extreme judgment, or focus on unrelated awards rather than the link between lyrics and music.

Answer:

It is impossible to separate song lyrics from the music that accompanies them.