a restatement of the definition of conspiracy theory
"Keep Conspiracy Theories from Ruining Family Time"
by Nsikan Akpan
People — even smart and savvy ones — mix up conspiracy theories, falsehoods and myths. Here is the key difference: A conspiracy — and by extension a conspiracy theory — must involve a group of people conducting secret deeds that disadvantage or infringe on the rights of others.
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
If an author wanted to refine the definition of conspiracy theory, which could be included in the next paragraph?
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an example of a myth contrasted with a conspiracy theory
an example of a myth contrasted with a conspiracy theory
the use of figurative language to provide nonliteral meanings
the use of figurative language to provide nonliteral meanings
the introduction of a new, unrelated topic
the introduction of a new, unrelated topic
a restatement of the definition of conspiracy theory
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