Question

Read these sentences from Paco's evaluation of Dan DeLuca's argument in the article "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry."
(1) In addition to quoting comments about Dylan's contributions to literature, DeLuca examines Dylan's writing and its influences.

(2) Despite a somewhat confusing presentation of evidence, in the end, DeLuca's argument is convincing.

(3) In his article, DeLuca attempts to come to grips with the decades-old question "Are rock lyrics poetry?”

(4) He claims that this question has been answered with a resounding yes by the Nobel committee, who awarded their literary prize to singer-songwriter Bob Dylan for his collective literary works, most of which are song lyrics.

In which order should the sentences appear?

A. 1 – 2 – 4 – 3
B. 2 – 1 – 4 – 3
C. 3 – 4 – 1 – 2
D. 4 – 2 – 1 – 3

Answer 1

The answer is C: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2

3) Paco's introdution, presenting the topic.

4) Development of the text mentioning the claim that defends De Luca's argument.

1) Use of connecting words, "in addition" to give continuity and complete the statement before.

2. Conclusion stating that in the end De Lucas's argument was concincing.

Answer 2

3-4-1-2
Read the sentences in that order. They make the most sense.