Question

Read the excerpt from "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry." Dylan is of course enormously influential. Springsteen, who referred to him as "The Father of My Country” in his new Born To Run memoir, is one of many who were once known as "New Dylans.” Every singer-songwriter with a personal story to tell owes him a debt, and hearing the above lines read or sung aloud, with their knack for internal rhyme, call up inevitable parallels to the dense playful language of rap. The Nobel is given for a body of work, and comes with a prize of 8 million Swedish kronor, which translates into approximately $900,000.

Which evidence in this paragraph supports the idea that Dylan is extremely influential? Select three options.
Springsteen referred to Dylan as "The Father of My Country."
Many artists were known as "New Dylans."
Dylan’s use of internal rhyme is echoed in rap music.
The Nobel Prize is given for a body of work.
The Nobel Prize includes an award of 8 million kronor.

Answer 1

The evidence in the paragraph that supports the idea that Dylan is extremely influential are:

Springsteen referred to Dylan as "The Father of My Country."

Many artists were known as "New Dylans."

Dylan’s use of internal rhyme is echoed in rap music.

This is to say, options 1, 2 and 3 are the correct ones since they state how, according to the excerpt, Dylan influenced other artists and a whole musical genre .

Answer 2

Answer:

Springsteen referred to Dylan as "The Father of My Country."

Many artists were known as "New Dylans."

Dylan’s use of internal rhyme is echoed in rap music.