Section: English Language & Composition

Question 11 of 38

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In paragraph 6, the Accusers decide to use their Holy Writ (Bible) to "prove" the guilt of the Accused. How is the outcome of this experiment ironic?

Since it succeeds, the Accusers are clearly justified in their methods.
Their use of an improper translation leads to a failed result.
It actually proves that the Accused are practicing witchcraft.
Taken literally, the outcome actually proves the innocence of the Accused. The Accusers don't like this result, however, and end up changing the rules to get their desired outcome.
It leads to the successful conversion of the witchcraft practitioners.

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