Question

the bold text below is...
original quote:
initially, part of snapchat’s coolness factor lied in how confusing it was to use. early versions of snapchat offered zero instruction on how to use it, which made it appealing to teens who could easily figure it out.
technology writer brett molina argues in usa today that snapchat’s awkward layout actually made the app more popular.
a strong paraphrase plagiarism

Explanation:

The bold text rephrases the core claim of the original quote (that Snapchat's confusing/awkward interface drove its popularity with teens) in a new structure, uses different phrasing ("awkward layout" instead of "confusing it was to use" / "zero instruction"), and cites the source (Brett Molina, USA Today) appropriately. It does not copy the original text directly, so it is a strong paraphrase, not plagiarism.

Answer:

A. strong paraphrase