Ingrid makes the claim that no rock music is as durable as the songs of the 1940s. She clarifies that the songs of the 1940s continue to be recorded by numerous performers, which makes them durable. Jerome acknowledges Ingrid's claim. He says that rock songs are only recorded once, which means they do not continue to be recorded by numerous performers. However, Jerome says that if the original recordings of rock songs continue to be popular, that could indicate that the rock songs are durable.
(A) states that Jerome responds to Ingrid's claim by "intentionally misinterpreting the claim."
This is incorrect because it is untrue. Jerome says "true" and agrees that "rock songs are usually recorded only once," thereby acknowledging Ingrid's claim. He expresses that he understands what she said, and his response does not suggest otherwise.
(D) states that Jerome responds to Ingrid's claim by "suggesting an alternative standard for judging the point at issue."
This is correct. The point at issue is the durability of rock music. Ingrid measures the durability of rock songs by if they continue to be recorded by numerous performers. Jerome acknowledges this and then suggests an alternative standard for defining durability/measuring the durability of rock songs. His proposed standard is not if the songs continue to be recorded by numerous performers, but if their original recording continues to be popular.
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