Question

read the excerpt from common sense.
either can ye reconcile britain and america. the last cord now is broken, the people of england are presenting addresses against us.\in this excerpt, paine uses figurative language to ○ suggest that the relationship between britain and america cannot be severed.○ exaggerate the colonists claims of injustice against britain.○ emphasize that harmony between britain and america is not possible.○ describe britains cruel treatment of the colonists.

Explanation:

The figurative "last cord" represents the final link between Britain and America. Paine states this cord is broken and reconciliation is impossible, which directly aligns with emphasizing that harmony between the two is no longer achievable. The other options contradict the text: the first says the relationship can't be severed (opposite of the claim), the second focuses on colonists' injustice claims not mentioned here, and the fourth describes cruelty which isn't the focus of this excerpt.

Answer:

emphasize that harmony between Britain and America is not possible.