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.

C). Of course, it is true that Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world.

Explanation:

Counterclaims are elucidated as the claims that negate, oppose, or offset a previous claim made by the author. It is primarily included in an argumentative essay to establish credibility in the argument and make it more objective.

As per the question, the above claim rebuts the given claim in the argumentative essay as it opposes the previous claim that 'Dylan should not have been awarded with the Nobel Prize in literature' by stating that 'his lyrics had a lasting impact on people globally' which implies that he must have won it legibly (signaling refutation). The first option justifies the given claim that only his fans would consider his lyrics as literature while the second and last option does not refute the given claim aptly. Thus, option C is the correct answer.