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Should song lyrics be eligible for literary prizes?
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Song lyrics should be eligible for literary prizes.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Writing song lyrics involves creativity and a mastery of language.
Pro claim 2
Like literature, song lyrics can reflect and impact society and culture.
Con claim 1
Recognizing song lyrics as literature dilutes the meaning of literature.
Con claim 2
You can’t separate the lyrics from the music in a song.