Question

evaluating reasoning

which statement logically and reasonably supports the claim that dylan should not be awarded the nobel prize in literature?

• bob dylans 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• those who voted to award bob dylan the nobel prize in literature are qualified professionals who know what they are doing.

Explanation:

Analyze the claim and options

The claim is that Bob Dylan should not be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. We must find the statement that logically and reasonably supports this claim.

• Option 1 supports awarding him prizes outside of music, which contradicts the claim.
• Option 2 establishes a clear, logical distinction based on historical precedent: the prize is for prose and poetry, whereas Dylan is a musician who is traditionally honored by music awards. This provides a reasonable, objective criterion for why he should not receive a literature prize.
• Option 3 contains circular reasoning ("he should not be awarded... because he writes lyrics" without explaining why lyrics do not qualify as literature).
• Option 4 supports the decision of those who voted for him, which opposes the claim.

Identify the most logical support

Option 2 provides the most objective, logical, and non-circular reasoning to support the claim.

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. (Correct answer)
• (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.