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In Paragraphs 5 and 6 of "A Witch Trial Mount Holly," the author uses the words grave and solemn to describe people involved in the
trial.
How do these words affect the meaning of the article?
The words describe how frightened the people are of witches and witchcraft.
The words hint at how the Accused feel about those who have accused them.
The words refer to how seriously the people are taking the proceedings of the trial.
The words represent the status of the people in their community.