If the main point is about something that is not funny then it will distract the reader but its about all the same topic it will make it interesting to the reader
The Correct answer is C. Simon is murdered
States a claim that can be backed up with evidence- strong thesis statement,
focuses on a very specific word- weak thesis statement,
states facts about the topic- strong,
open to argument- strong,
i'm not sure about the last one, sorry about that