Expanding Vocabulary: Word Parts and Reference Resources

Question 1

You have been asked to write an argumentative essay about Dylan’s receipt of the Nobel Prize in Literature. Your essay will be read by high school students. Considering the audience, what information would be best to include in the introductory paragraph?

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A: I should draw on their interest in modern music, provide relatable details about Dylan’s music, and explain the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Question 2

What type of evidence would support the rebuttal? Check all that apply.Rebuttal: It is true that Bob Dylan has published traditional poetry and prose. However, one book of poetry and one memoir would not qualify him for the prize. The prize was awarded based on his songwriting, which does not qualify as literature.statistics about the number of books written by past recipients of the Nobel Prize in Literaturea review that an acclaimed literary professional wrote about Bob Dylan’s book of poetrya quotation by a literary scholar explaining why Dylan’s lyrics are not poetryquotations from both Tarantula and Chronicles: Volume Onea quotation from a Nobel judge explaining that the prize was awarded because of Dylan’s lyrics

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: statistics about the number of books written by past recipients of the Nobel Prize in Literature; C: a quotation by a literary scholar explaining why Dylan’s lyrics are not poetry

Question 3

What makes this a strong conclusion?

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B: It ends with a judgment that reform is needed but that the schedule should be left alone.

Question 4

Which reason would most effectively refute the counterclaim?Counterclaim: In addition to writing acclaimed lyrics, Bob Dylan has written both prose and poetry.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: It is true that Bob Dylan has published traditional poetry and prose. However, one book of poetry and one memoir would not qualify him for the prize. The prize was awarded based on his songwriting, which does not qualify as literature.

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