Use the passage from the "How to Keep Conspiracy Theories from Ruining Your Time with Family" article to answer the question.

Question

Which choice explains the connotation of the phrase "witch hunt" as used in the text?

(1 point)

1. positive because it contrasts the accusers with the accused

2. negative because it alludes to an irrational period of American history

3. positive because it questions the impact of conspiracies in the United States

4. negative because it suggests the truth is impossible to find

Answer 1

The correct choice is:

2. negative because it alludes to an irrational period of American history.