Clauses: Building and Refining Compound and Complex Sentences
Question 1 of 2 • SS26 CHISD English II B
Which statement logically and reasonably supports the claim that Dylan should not be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Answer
A
Bob Dylan’s outstanding career as a singer and songwriter have made him known around the world, and qualify him for any award outside of the music industry.
B
Traditionally, the Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to writers of prose and poetry, while musicians like Bob Dylan have been honored by awards reserved for musicians.
C
Lyrics are made up of words that tell a story, often rhyme, and are set to music; therefore, Bob Dylan should not be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, because he writes lyrics.
D
Those who voted to award Bob Dylan the Nobel Prize in Literature are qualified professionals who know what they are doing.