It’s certainly strategic to say that you are the victim of a conspiracy, that there is a witch hunt out to get you. Because it sort of throws those accusations into a negative light,” Uscinski said. “It turns the attention away from you trying to defend yourself, to finding the truth. Now the accuser has to defend themselves.”
Question Use the passage from the “How to Keep Conspiracy Theories from Ruining Your Time with Family” article to answer the question.
Which choice explains the connotation of the phrase “witch hunt” as used in the text? (1 point) Responses
negative because it suggests the truth is impossible to find
positive because it contrasts the accusers with the accused
positive because it questions the impact of conspiracies in the United States
negative because it alludes to an irrational period of American history
1 answer
The choice that explains the connotation of the phrase "witch hunt" as used in the text is:
negative because it alludes to an irrational period of American history.
This choice captures the historical context and negative implications associated with the phrase, suggesting a baseless or irrational pursuit of individuals.
