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 positive because it contrasts the accusers with the accused positive because it contrasts the accusers with the accused negative because it alludes to an irrational period of American history negative because it alludes to an irrational period of American history negative because it suggests the truth is impossible to find negative because it suggests the truth is impossible to find positive because it questions the impact of conspiracies in the United States
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The correct choice is: negative because it alludes to an irrational period of American history.
The phrase "witch hunt" typically has a negative connotation, as it refers to a time in history marked by irrational fear and unjust persecution, thus highlighting the negative implications of conspiracy theories.
