Question

information text word choice quick check
\keep conspiracy theories from ruining family time\
by nsikan akpan
people — even smart and savvy ones — mix up conspiracy theories,
falsehoods and myths. here is the key difference: a conspiracy — and
by extension a conspiracy theory — must involve a group of people
conducting secret deeds that disadvantage or infringe on the rights of
others.
use the passage to answer the question.
if an author wanted to refine the definition of conspiracy theory,
which could be included in the next paragraph?
(1 point)
○ the use of figurative language to provide nonliteral meanings
○ an example of a myth contrasted with a conspiracy theory
○ a restatement of the definition of conspiracy theory
○ the introduction of a new, unrelated topic

Explanation:

To refine the definition of "conspiracy theory", contrasting it with a myth (a related but distinct concept) would clarify its boundaries. The first option is about figurative language, irrelevant. Restating the definition doesn't refine it. Introducing an unrelated topic is off - topic. So an example of a myth contrasted with a conspiracy theory helps refine the definition.

Answer:

B. an example of a myth contrasted with a conspiracy theory