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 directly states the core logical reason (insightful commentary on politics, society, human condition) that supports the claim Dylan deserved the Nobel Prize in Literature.
2. Sentences 2-5 make claims about Dylan's work but do not provide specific examples or details, so they lack sufficient evidence to back up the main idea of the paragraph.
3. Sentences 2-5 are general statements about Dylan's themes; specific examples from his lyrics would provide concrete support for these claims.

Answer:

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