Question

what argument does the author anticipate and indirectly refute in this excerpt from the declaration of independence

Answer 1

next time please post the exerpt and answer choices:

In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

A.The colonists are suffering only because of their lack of representation in Parliament.

B.If the colonists are suffering, they need to first submit a petition to Parliament.

C.The colonists have no right to oppose the laws and taxes levied by the king of England.

D.Parliament has no involvement in the matters of the American colonies.

Answer 2

think about what "refute" means - to prove wrong, or contradict

so the author of this passage is proving some argument wrong. so re-read the passage, try to grasp what argument the author is making. then go through the answer choices, and see which argument can be disproved by what the author says in the passage. let me know if you're still having trouble.