Read the counterclaim from an argumentative essay. bob dylan's lyrics are just as effective without musical accompaniment. which reason would best refute the counterclaim? only die-hard fans and the uninformed would argue that bob dylan's lyrics are literature. it is impossible to separate song lyrics from the music that accompanies them. song lyrics are no better than childish nonsense without the music that accompanies them. dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements. answer is b