Question

Read the statement about Swift’s "A Modest Proposal." Swift artfully uses language to convey the undeniable fact that landlords have consistently mistreated the impoverished and "already devoured most of the parents" who would serve as "breeders." Which correctly revises this statement so that it maintains an objective tone? Swift skillfully uses language to convey his belief that landlords have mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as “breeders.” Swift vividly describes how landlords have consistently mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as “breeders.” Swift claims that landlords have consistently mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as the country’s “breeders.” Swift states the undeniable fact that landlords have cruelly mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as “breeders.”

Answer 1

Answer:

• Swift claims that landlords have consistently mistreated the impoverished and "already devoured most of the parents" who would serve as the country's "breeders."

Explanation:

This option is the only one that correctly reviews the statement shown in the question and maintains an objective tone. This is because this option does not change the meaning of the original sentence, it uses a simple and objective language, without major embellishments and teasing. The option shows a clear meaning that establishes the same meaning as the original sentence.

Answer 2

Swift claims that landlords have consistently mistreated the impoverished and “already devoured most of the parents” who would serve as the country’s “breeders.”

In this choice, the author simply puts "claims..." and adds no extra bias.