Question

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

• according to deluca, dylan deserved the nobel prize for literature. he was the first american since 1993 to win it and was one of president obamas favorite poets. since he was at the height of his popularity in the 1960s, this award shows that his influence has stood the test of time. this claim is valid because president obama is a fan.

• 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 dylans 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 dylans wealth.

• dan deluca is a fan of bob dylans 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:

• Option 1: Using Obama's favoritism as validation is weak; popularity/award's time - test logic is flawed here.
• Option 2: Correctly identifies DeLuca's argument (rock lyrics as poetry due to Dylan's Nobel), notes the Nobel committee's recognition of Dylan's generational impact, and mentions credible support for the claim.
• Option 3: Misrepresents DeLuca's view (he sees Dylan as a worthy choice) and the monetary value point is irrelevant to the argument about rock lyrics as poetry.
• Option 4: Describes DeLuca's fandom and Dylan's influence on others but doesn't evaluate the argument about rock lyrics being poetry.

Answer:

B. 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.