Jonathan Swift uses ambiguity in "A Modest Proposal" by presenting the outrageous suggestion of selling children as a solution to poverty in Ireland. By presenting this idea in a serious and rational manner, Swift creates a satirical work that criticizes the British treatment of the Irish. The ambiguity lies in the ironic tone and extreme nature of the proposal, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
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