Which rule would you punctuate the bold portion of this sentence correctly? “i will prepare an excellent meal for you said the cook. 1.colon or semicolon outside rule 2.comma or period inside rule 3.question mark or exclamation point outside rule 4.question mark or exclamation point inside rule

It soundslike it should be number 2

paine is arguying that they had tried everything before coming to the conclusion that they needed to fight for their freedom.

argument: "every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual."

claim 1: "our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in kings more than repeated petitioning and nothing hath contributed more than that very measure to make the kings of europe absolute."

claim 2: "wherefore, since nothing but blows will do, for god’s sake, let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next generation to be cutting throats, under the violated unmeaning names of parent and child."

c. to understand which information will best persuade your readers. (apex) correct answer.