Question

nico is brainstorming reasons to support this claim for his argumentative essay. bob dylan deserved to win the nobel prize. which reasons would be the most effective? select two options. dylan has been internationally acclaimed for more than half a century. dylan is first and foremost a poet, and poetry is often accompanied by music. the effect of dylans music on his listeners and fans has not always been positive. it has been almost a quarter century since an american won the nobel prize in literature. true poetry does not require music to be effective, but dylans lyrics work only when put to music.

Explanation:

The first option highlights Dylan's long - standing international acclaim which is a strong indicator of his worthiness for the award. The second option emphasizes his identity as a poet, and since the Nobel Prize in Literature can be awarded for poetry, this is a relevant reason. The third option is a negative point, the fourth is about American Nobel winners in general not Dylan specifically, and the fifth has a somewhat limiting view on Dylan's lyrics.

Answer:

A. Dylan has been internationally acclaimed for more than half a century.
B. Dylan is first and foremost a poet, and poetry is often accompanied by music.