Question

which statement would best conclude an evaluation of dan delucas argument in \dylans nobel prize settles debate: rock lyrics are poetry\?

deluca shows an impressive knowledge of the entire range of dylans creative output.

overall, delucas wide - ranging evidence will prove that rock lyrics are indeed poetry.

i find the examples of internal rhyme to be the most convincing evidence deluca offers.

deluca calls on novelists and a us president for their opinions of the nobel committees decision.

Explanation:

To conclude an evaluation of an argument, a statement should summarize the overall effectiveness of the argument in proving its main claim. The main claim of DeLuca's argument is that rock lyrics are poetry.

• Option 1 focuses on DeLuca's knowledge of Dylan's work, not the conclusion of the argument's evaluation.
• Option 2 summarizes that DeLuca's wide - ranging evidence proves rock lyrics are poetry, which is a conclusion about the success of his argument in proving its main point.
• Option 3 is a personal opinion about a specific type of evidence, not a conclusion of the overall argument evaluation.
• Option 4 describes a part of DeLuca's argument (using others' opinions) rather than concluding the evaluation.

Answer:

B. Overall, DeLuca’s wide - ranging evidence will prove that rock lyrics are indeed poetry.