A student is writing an argumentative essay about the transition in the music industry from physical and digital formats to streaming services. Read the paragraphs from the student's essay and the question that follows. Music is one of the most powerful cultural forces. Music has influenced how people view relationships, their place in the world, and personal expression. How people access music has seen a revolutionary change. Teens today experience music in an entirely different format, one that allows access to many different genres and artists. Music streaming services are the logical choice for teens and for the singers and groups that want to cultivate new fans. Today, most teens have access to the Internet even if they do not have it at home. Many schools, public libraries, and businesses provide free Wi–Fi where anyone can access music sources. Young people are used to downloading or streaming music and do not want to bother with physical sources like compact discs. In fact, while downloading music can be simple, streaming music is the easiest and cheapest way to get music because the listener does not have to go to the store, buy an entire album, or use up space on his or her device. Some artists and record companies have rejected streaming, but many popular artists understand that streaming is the way to reach their fans and sell their music. Record companies and those artists still holding on to the old forms risk losing support from their younger consumers. Question 17 17. The student found more information. Which piece of evidence supports the student's claim that music streaming is the best choice for listeners and artists?(1 point) Responses A. People began listening to music on records early in the twentieth century. A. People began listening to music on records early in the twentieth century. B. Prices for compact discs have been reduced significantly because of online sources. B. Prices for compact discs have been reduced significantly because of online sources. C. A popular artist streamed her new album, and it rose to number one on the charts due to support from consumers aged 16–25. C. A popular artist streamed her new album, and it rose to number one on the charts due to support from consumers aged 16–25. D. The largest record company has rejected streaming and posted online that it expects young consumers will return to physical and digital sources in the near future.

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A student is writing an argumentative essay about the transition in the music industry from physical and digital formats to streaming services. Read the paragraphs from the student's essay and the question that follows. Music is one of the most powerful cultural forces. Music has influenced how people view relationships, their place in the world, and personal expression. How people access music has seen a revolutionary change. Teens today experience music in an entirely different format, one that allows access to many different genres and artists. Music streaming services are the logical choice for teens and for the singers and groups that want to cultivate new fans. Today, most teens have access to the Internet even if they do not have it at home. Many schools, public libraries, and businesses provide free Wi–Fi where anyone can access music sources. Young people are used to downloading or streaming music and do not want to bother with physical sources like compact discs. In fact, while downloading music can be simple, streaming music is the easiest and cheapest way to get music because the listener does not have to go to the store, buy an entire album, or use up space on his or her device. Some artists and record companies have rejected streaming, but many popular artists understand that streaming is the way to reach their fans and sell their music. Record companies and those artists still holding on to the old forms risk losing support from their younger consumers. Question 17 17. The student found more information. Which piece of evidence supports the student's claim that music streaming is the best choice for listeners and artists?(1 point) Responses A. People began listening to music on records early in the twentieth century. A. People began listening to music on records early in the twentieth century. B. Prices for compact discs have been reduced significantly because of online sources. B. Prices for compact discs have been reduced significantly because of online sources. C. A popular artist streamed her new album, and it rose to number one on the charts due to support from consumers aged 16–25. C. A popular artist streamed her new album, and it rose to number one on the charts due to support from consumers aged 16–25. D. The largest record company has rejected streaming and posted online that it expects young consumers will return to physical and digital sources in the near future.

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