Question

read the passage. then answer the question. using emojis emojis can be helpful at times because they can add emotional hints that are often lost in written communication. however, they do not have a place in formal writing. research has shown that emojis such as smiley faces in formal writing are not viewed as friendly; instead, people tend to view the sender as being less capable at communicating. in addition, emojis can be distracting and make it harder for readers to pay attention. the correct thing to do is to be clear in formal writing so you dont ever have to use emojis to make your point. which best evaluates the claim that smiley faces do not have a place in formal writing? a the claim is weak because it is the authors opinion. b the claim is strong because it is followed by evidence. c the claim is strong because the writer really believes it. d the claim is weak because it is not followed by evidence.

Explanation:

The passage provides evidence (research - emojis in formal writing are not seen as friendly and can be distracting) to support the claim that smiley faces have no place in formal writing. A strong claim is one backed by evidence.

Answer:

B. The claim is strong because it is followed by evidence.