Question

Highlight words with strong negative connotations.

This was one of the matters that motivated Charlotte Smith to declare that the bicycle had brought about "the alarming increase of immorality among young women in the United States" because of the "evil associations and opportunities" it made possible.

—Wheels of Change,
Sue Macy

Which group of words have strong negative connotations?



Which viewpoint is supported by the words with strong negative connotations?

Answer 1

Words/phrases with strong negative connotations: "alarming increase of immorality" and "evil associations and opportunities" (especially the words alarming, immorality, and evil).

Viewpoint supported: that the bicycle had a harmful, morally corrupting effect on young women — i.e., bicycles led to increased immorality and dangerous/evil social opportunities.