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.
Answer:
Of course, it is true that Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world.
Explanation:
A counterclaim is a rebuttal or a refutation of a claim from a previous claim. The function of a counterclaim is to bring objectivity to an argument.
Based on the question, the answer above rebuts the claim that <u>Dylan should not have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature</u> by making the claim that Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world, hence the Nobel Prize was deserved.
