The writer wants to add a phrase at the beginning of sentence 13 (reproduced below), adjusting the capitalization as
needed, to create an effective transition
from the idea in the first part of the previous sentence and to link back to the
main point of the passage.
They still play an important role in fostering clear and nuanced communication.
Which of the following choices most effectively accomplishes this goal?

A) Because smartphones are now part of our lives, emojis will continue to develop
B) Whether or not emojis continue to grow in popularity at their current rate
C) No matter how many people use emojis
D) Nonetheless, linguistic experts studying emojis tend to agree that
E) And even though emojis will not become a language of their own