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lutik1710 [3]
3 years ago
7

Two examples of ambiguity in a modest proposal

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1 answer:
Alona [7]3 years ago
4 0
One example is........"I am assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London; that a young healthy child, well nursed, is, at a year old, a most delicious,nourishing, and wholesome food; whether stewed, roasted, baked or boiled, and I <span>make no doubt, that it will equally serve in a fricassee, or ragout."

i can not think of another one

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