Question

that the remaining hundred thousand may, at a year old, be offered in sale to the persons of quality and fortune, through the kingdom, always advising the mother to let them suck plentifully in the last month, so as to render them plump, and fat for a good table. - \a modest proposal,\ jonathan swift what false premise does swift rely on to build his argument in this passage? there are many impoverished children in ireland. the wealthy will be willing to buy and consume children. children will be cheap enough for people to buy. women should have more children in order to build irelands workforce.

Explanation:

In "A Modest Proposal", Swift satirically suggests selling children as food. The idea that the wealthy would be willing to buy and consume children is a false and absurd premise used to highlight social issues. The first option is a fact in the context of the problem Swift addresses, the third option is not the main false - premise, and the fourth option is not related to the passage's main false - premise.

Answer:

The wealthy will be willing to buy and consume children.