Read the claim from an argumentative essay. Bob Dylan should not have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Which sentence
best states a counterclaim? Only die-hard fans would argue that Bob Dylan's song lyrics are literature. The committee may have chosen Dylan in order to make the Nobel Prize relevant to the 21st century. Of course, it is true that Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world. Bob Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.
The correct answer is "Of course, it is true that Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world".
Explanation
A counterclaim is one statement stated in opposition to another claim. Accordingly, a counterclaim for the sentence "Bob Dylan should not have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature" would have to oppose the idea posed by this sentence. So the sentence that shows opposition to this statement is "Of course, it is true that Dylan's lyrics have had a lasting impact on people all over the world" because it explains why Bob Dylan should recieve the Nobel Prize.
Additionally, the other sentences cannot be considered as counterclaims because the ideas they express do not contradict the main statement for an argumentative essay.
