Which statement best evaluates the evidence in the text?

the authors use of quotations from eyewitnesses support the argument well, but the descriptions from their own experiences do little to support the claim.

the authors effectively use anecdotes to explain the challenges to arab american news media, but the statistics they incorporate detract from the claim.

the authors do not effectively support their claim because they do not include eyewitness testimony.

the authors effectively use verifiable data and a quotation from an expert to support their claim.

the answer is d - the authors effectively use verifiable data and a quotation from an expert to support their claim.

D). The authors effectively use verifiable data and a quotation from an expert to support their claim.

Explanation:

The authors are required to provide sufficient evidences while including a claim or argument in a literary work not only to substantiate the claim but also to enhance its credibility and objectivity.

As per the question, option D displays the statement that best assesses the evidence in the text as it reflects that the authors efficiently employ data that are verifiable which leads to validate their claim objectively and the use of a quotation from an expert functions to back(support) their claim and establish the reliability and significance of their point/claim among the readers. Therefore, such evidences would promote a strong and effective conclusion. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

is this multiple choice?

the answer should be the first one. "many people find his lyrics very moving."

it by far makes the most grammatical sense and is very objective, removing any first person from the original sentence and keeping with the sentence fluency.