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Question #N61

In the early 1960s, American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan released a series of albums that revolutionized the way popular music was made and consumed. Dylan’s music, which embraced a folk-rock sound and often addressed social and political issues, helped to define the counterculture movement of the time. What are the most likely reasons that these albums were so influential?

Which of the following choices best explains why Dylan’s albums were so influential?

A. Dylan’s music was groundbreaking and innovative, and it resonated with a generation that was seeking change.

B. Dylan’s music was a departure from the prevailing trends in popular music at the time, and it appealed to a wide audience.

C. Dylan was a skilled musician and songwriter, and his music was well-produced and promoted.

D. Dylan’s music was popular with critics and other musicians, and it was widely praised in the media.

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Correct Answer is: A

The passage states that Dylan’s albums “revolutionized the way popular music was made and consumed,” implying that his music was groundbreaking and innovative. The passage also states that Dylan’s music addressed social and political issues, which suggests that it resonated with a generation that was seeking change. Therefore, the most likely reason why Dylan’s albums were so influential is that they were groundbreaking and innovative, and they resonated with a generation that was seeking change.