Question

read the excerpt from chapter 2 of wheels of change. in the end, charlotte smiths attempts to force women off their bicycles failed. the medical experts and religious leaders charged with ensuring womens physical and moral welfare rejected her predictions of doom and damnation as being greatly exaggerated. whats more, women themselves were loath to give up the vehicle that they planned to ride boldly into the new century. why does the author most likely use words with strong negative connotation in this excerpt? to emphasize to readers that smiths claims about cycling were illogical to inform readers about a historical figures crusade against cycling to entertain readers with a story about a woman against cycling to persuade readers that smiths assessment of cycling is accurate

Explanation:

The text mentions that religious leaders, medical experts etc. had negative views about women cycling, using words with strong negative connotations to oppose cycling for women. The author likely uses such words to emphasize the opposition against cycling.

Answer:

To emphasize to readers that Smith's claims about cycling were illogical against cycling