Answer: B) But these supporters ignore the fact that people do not always use their gadgets to reach out and, instead, allow technology to isolate them.
Explanation: an argument or claim is a statement assertion that something is true. A counterclaim is a statement or an idea that refutes the claim. When writing an argument, it is important to address the counterclaim and, if possible, to rebut it. In the given prompt, the claim is that people spend too much time using technological devices, the counterclaim is that technology has improved communication, and the rebuttal of the counterclaim is that instead of improving communication, technology can isolate people, so the correct answer is option B.
In the book, Faxon encounters a man Rainer who is covered in fur clothing and initially thinks he is there to harm him and is immediately suspicious, so this creates suspense for the readers as they don't know what will happen next.
