Which of the following accurately describes the 5th-degree assault?

The choice that states "the threat of harm or infliction of bodily harm" accurately captures the essence of 5th-degree assault. In Minnesota law, 5th-degree assault encompasses not only actions that result in physical injury but also includes acts that may lead another person to feel threatened or in fear of imminent bodily harm. This means that even if no physical injury occurs, the mere act of threatening someone can constitute 5th-degree assault, which aligns with the description provided in this option.

The other options, while related to assault or physical confrontations, do not properly define 5th-degree assault. For instance, describing a physical attack causing severe bodily harm pertains more to higher degrees of assault, which involve greater levels of injury or intent. A verbal attack without physical action doesn't fulfill the legal criteria necessary to be classified as an assault, and a series of repeated offenses may describe a pattern of behavior but does not accurately encapsulate the definition of 5th-degree assault in a legal context.