What effect does word choice have on the meaning of this excerpt from benjamin franklin's "a witch trial at mount holly"? both accused and accusers being stripped (saving only to the women their shifts) were bound hand and foot, and severally placed in the water, lengthways, from the side of a barge or flat, having for security only a rope about the middle of each, which was held by some in the flat.
(a)-the phrase "only a rope" highlights the lack of technology in franklin's time.
(b)-the phrase "both accused and accusers being stripped" clarifies that the accused were unfairly treated.
(c)-the phrase "held by some" shows that the villagers cooperated together.
(d)-the phrase "bound hand and foot" emphasizes the seriousness of the danger.

Which statement from the tinker v. does moines court decision best supports the reasoning that the conduct of the student protesters was within the protection of the free speech clause of the first amendment

Which statement best explains the function of the subtitlein this text? a.it provides additional information that narrows the focusof the text.b.it draws attention to important information in the table ofcontents.c.it introduces the various sections that appear withineach chapter.d.it explains the author's primary reason for writing aboutthis topic.correct (a)

13 points : ) which two aspects of scrooge's character does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens reveal? "i wish to be left alone," said scrooge. "since you ask me what i wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. i don’t make merry myself at christmas and i can't afford to make idle people merry. i to support the establishments i have mentioned—they cost enough; and those who are badly off must go there." "many can’t go there; and many would rather die." "if they would rather die," said scrooge, "they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. besides—excuse me—i don't know that." "but you might know it," observed the gentleman. his stingy attitude and conduct his distrust of government institutions his indifference to others' suffering his support for the community