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Beatriz is writing an argument to support her claim that Bob
Dylan deserved to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Read
this paragraph from her argumentative essay.
Which statements best describe her paragraph? Select
three options.
Sentence 1 offers a logical reason that supports Beatriz's
claim.
Sentences 2-3 do not offer relevant evidence to support
the main idea of the paragraph
(1) Dylan's poetry has commented insightfully on politics,
society, and the human condition. (2) He spoke out against
war when the United States was fighting in Vietnam. (3) He
called on the older generation to recognize and join in
social change during the civil rights movement (4) He has
put into words the feelings of isolation and longing that all
individuals keep hidden. (5) He has told iconic stories that
speak to all human experience. (6) Dylan skillfully uses
literary devices such as metaphor, imagery, and allusion
Sentences 2-5 could be supported by relevant examples
of Dylan's lyrics.
Sentences 2-5 do not offer sufficient evidence to support
the main idea of the paragraph.
Sentence 6 introduces a new reason rather than
evidence that supports the main idea of this paragraph.
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