Question

supporting a reason with evidence

what evidence supports the reason? check all that apply.
reason: 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.

the nobel prize in literature has never before been awarded to a musician.
what many people do not know is that dylan has published writing outside of his genre, including a book of poetry titled tarantula and a memoir titled chronicles: volume one.
there are numerous awards associated with the work of musicians, including the grammy, the academy award, and the golden globe, all of which dylan has won.
awarding the nobel prize in literature to a popular songwriter makes traditional poetry seem less important.
anna north agrees and thinks that \by awarding the prize to him, the nobel committee is choosing not to award it to a writer, and that is a disappointing choice.\

Explanation:

Analyze the reason and identify supporting evidence

The reason states two claims:

1. The Nobel Prize in Literature has traditionally been awarded to writers of prose and poetry.
2. Musicians like Bob Dylan have traditionally been honored by awards reserved for musicians.

To support this reason, evidence must provide factual backing for either of these claims.

Evaluate each option

• Option 1: "The Nobel Prize in Literature has never before been awarded to a musician."

This directly supports the claim that the prize has traditionally been awarded to writers of prose and poetry, and not musicians. This is valid evidence.

• Option 2: "What many people do not know is that Dylan has published writing outside of his genre..."

This argues against the reason by showing Dylan is also a traditional writer, rather than supporting the claim that he is strictly a musician who belongs to music-specific awards.

• Option 3: "There are numerous awards associated with the work of musicians, including the Grammy... all of which Dylan has won."

This directly supports the claim that musicians like Bob Dylan are honored by awards reserved for musicians. This is valid evidence.

• Option 4: "Awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature to a popular songwriter makes traditional poetry seem less important."

This is an opinion/argument, not factual evidence supporting the historical tradition.

• Option 5: "Anna North agrees and thinks that..."

This is an opinion/quote from an individual, not factual evidence supporting the historical tradition of the awards.

Select the correct options

The statements that function as factual evidence supporting the claims in the reason are the first and third options.

Answer:

• The Nobel Prize in Literature has never before been awarded to a musician. (Correct answer)
• What many people do not know is that Dylan has published writing outside of his genre, including a book of poetry titled Tarantula and a memoir titled Chronicles: Volume One.
• There are numerous awards associated with the work of musicians, including the Grammy, the Academy Award, and the Golden Globe, all of which Dylan has won. (Correct answer)
• Awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature to a popular songwriter makes traditional poetry seem less important.
• Anna North agrees and thinks that "by awarding the prize to him, the Nobel committee is choosing not to award it to a writer, and that is a disappointing choice."