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Which option presents a complete and effective evaluation of Dan DeLuca's argument in his article "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry"?

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According to DeLuca, Dylan deserved the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was the first American since 1993 to win it and was one of President Obama's favorite poets. Since he was at the height of his popularity in the 1960s, this award shows that his influence has stood the test of time. This claim is valid because President Obama is a fan.
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DeLuca believes that rock lyrics must be recognized as poetry because legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. In doing so, the Nobel committee has recognized the value of Dylan's words, which have spoken for and inspired generations since the 1960s. DeLuca uses credible facts and research to support his claim.
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According to Dan Deluca, Bob Dylan was an unlikely choice for the Nobel Prize for Literature. Many experts refuse to believe that song lyrics are poetry, and the odds against Dylan winning the award were high. DeLuca also points out that the award has little monetary value in comparison with Dylan's wealth.
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Dan DeLuca is a fan of Bob Dylan's lyrics. He seems to know them by heart and quotes from many songs in his article. He also recognizes Dylan's influence on other artists, such as the novelist Salman Rushdie, the singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, and many rap artists, who imitate Dylan's use of internal rhyme.
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Read the introduction to Samantha's argument.My friends like going to fast food restaurants. It's not that I mind, but I'm a vegan, and these restaurants offer few things that I can eat. Even salads contain ingredients like cheese, eggs, and ham. What's more, there may be cream or gelatin in the dressing. Sometimes all I can do is order something to drink, while my friends enjoy their meals. By not offering vegan meals, fast food restaurants are missing out on additional sales.

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Fast food restaurants attract a lot of customers.
B
Fast food restaurants need to create more varied menus.
C
Fast food restaurants would profit from offering vegan meals.
D
Fast food restaurants would lose money by catering to vegans.
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Which statement is the most effective claim?

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Organic foods are a healthier option than conventional foods.
B
It is easier to find organic foods than to find conventional foods.
C
Restaurants are beginning to serve more organic foods.
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Some think that organic foods are tastier than conventional foods.
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Read Lola's argument that post-secondary degrees are beneficial. It seems like every high school student is expected to further their education after high school. Some teenagers resent the pressure this expectation puts on them. But we teens have to be realistic. A college degree or skilled trade certificate is necessary in today's world. 75% of new jobs today require job applicants to have a college degree. Many jobs require specific skills acquired through courses geared to that profession. Of course, not every job requires the exact subject matter you learned at college. But employers are looking for people with perseverance, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate. Those are the things you will learn during your years at college or in an apprenticeship.

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The evidence is relevant but insufficient because it only discusses things one learns after high school.
B
The evidence sufficiently supports the reason about getting a job but does not relate to the claim.
C
The evidence relates to the claim but does not sufficiently address teenagers' resentment of the pressure to continue schooling.
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The evidence is relevant and sufficient because the main reason people continue their education is to gain skills to find a job and support themselves.
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What would be the best thesis statement for an evaluation of Dan DeLuca's argument in "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry"?

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When Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for Literature, it sparked a major controversy.
B
Dan DeLuca has written an editorial stating his opinion that rock lyrics are poetry.
C
I really enjoyed reading Dan DeLuca's article about Bob Dylan winning the Nobel Prize.
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Despite his passionate argument that rock lyrics are poetry, Dan DeLuca fails to convince.
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Read the introduction to Dan DeLuca's argument.Bob Dylan is the songwriter who opened up the doors of possibility to all who followed. He was the mysterious bard with a guitar who sent out a clarion call—first as the acoustic Voice of His Generation, then as the plugged-in rocker who remained a master of the unexpected for five decades—that the words pop singers sang were worthy of being taken seriously."Dylan was a revolutionary,” Bruce Springsteen said in his 1988 speech inducting Dylan into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "The way that Elvis freed your body, Bob freed your mind.” Early masterpieces such as "A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” and "Visions Of Johanna” and "Like A Rolling Stone” fueled a debate: Are rock lyrics poetry?The answer must be yes, because on Thursday, Dylan was awarded the highest honor for a writer: the Nobel Prize in literature. The Swedish Academy, in making him the first American winner since novelist Toni Morrison in 1993, cited him for "having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.”

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“The way that Elvis freed your body, Bob freed your mind.”
B
“He was the mysterious bard with a guitar.”
C
“He was . . . a master of the unexpected for five decades.”
D
“The Swedish Academy . . . cited him for ‘having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.’”
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Which claims are supported by relevant evidence? Select two options.Drinking coffee is good for you. Two recent studies have shown that coffee drinkers live longer.Everyone should take vitamins. My mother says that people do not get enough nutrients from what they eat.Vote for McKayla Johnson for president. She's on the volleyball team, and she gets good grades in all of her classes.Students should use e-books. Many suffer from back trouble from carrying so many books in their backpacks.Listening to music damages your hearing. If you talk to someone wearing headphones, they often don't answer.

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Drinking coffee is good for you. Two recent studies have shown that coffee drinkers live longer.
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Everyone should take vitamins. My mother says that people do not get enough nutrients from what they eat.
C
Vote for McKayla Johnson for president. She's on the volleyball team, and she gets good grades in all of her classes.
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Students should use e-books. Many suffer from back trouble from carrying so many books in their backpacks.
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Listening to music damages your hearing. If you talk to someone wearing headphones, they often don't answer.
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Which sentences would be effective thesis statements for a paragraph evaluating an argument? Select two options.Hollembeak's review of the high school's play is fun and entertaining to read.McArdle reviews the latest production of Hamlet, which sets the play's action in the 21st century.In her editorial, Mellie writes convincingly of the need for high school classes to begin later in the morning.Smith's argument in favor of tuition-free college education offers persuasive reasoning and authoritative evidence.After the flooding in her state, the junior senator offered a heartfelt plan for increasing restrictions on carbon emissions.

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Hollembeak's review of the high school's play is fun and entertaining to read.
B
McArdle reviews the latest production of Hamlet, which sets the play's action in the 21st century.
C
In her editorial, Mellie writes convincingly of the need for high school classes to begin later in the morning.
D
Smith's argument in favor of tuition-free college education offers persuasive reasoning and authoritative evidence.
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After the flooding in her state, the junior senator offered a heartfelt plan for increasing restrictions on carbon emissions.
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Read the excerpt from Parvati's argument in favor of using cell phones in class.Today's cell phones are not just phones; they are little computers. That means they are effective research tools. Students can use them to access dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference materials. They can search for articles, videos, and images. In my civics class, our teacher even held mock elections, and we voted using our cell phones.

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It is irrelevant and insufficient, because she discusses using computers rather than phones.
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It is irrelevant and insufficient, because her evidence relies solely on her own experience.
C
It is relevant and sufficient, because she gives convincing examples of how phones support classwork.
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It is relevant and insufficient, because she provides general reasons without specific examples.
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Read this passage from Giovanna's evaluation of an argument claiming that climate change is not affected by human activity.Niemand's article on climate change in the editorial section of today's newspaper offers a weak argument. His reasoning consists of little more than unsubstantiated assertions that climate change is not affected by human activity.In an effective evaluation, which element would follow this statement?

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a summary of Niemand's claim
B
text evidence from Niemand's argument
C
a restatement of Giovanna's evaluation
D
the name and source of Niemand's article

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