Question

refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this narrative. what effect does word - choice have on the meaning of this excerpt from benjamin franklins a witch trial at mount holly? but it being the general belief of the populace that the womens shifts and the garters with which they were bound helpd to support them, it is said they are to be tried again the next warm weather, naked. the phrase the next warm weather, naked adds humor. the phrase helpd to support them makes the situation of the accused sound more hopeful. the phrase the general belief of the populace makes the citizens sound reasonable. the phrase they are to be tried again creates a mood of anger.

Explanation:

The phrase "the next warm Weather, naked" is an unusual and somewhat comical description, adding a touch of humor to the narrative. The other options mis - interpret the effects of the given phrases. "help'd to support them" doesn't make the situation of the accused sound more hopeful, "the general Belief of the Populace" doesn't make citizens sound reasonable, and "they are to be tried again" doesn't create a mood of anger.

Answer:

The phrase "the next warm Weather, naked" adds humor.