Question

read the excerpt from \a modest proposal\
i profess, in the sincerity of my heart, that i have not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work, having no other motive than the publick good of my country, by advancing our trade, providing for infants, relieving the poor, and giving some pleasure to the rich. i have no children, by which i can propose to get a single penny, the youngest being nine years old, and my wife past child - bearing
which statement effectively uses a quotation to relate swift’s claim that he has no personal motive for making this proposal?
○ swift states that his youngest child is nine years old and that his wife is currently past child - bearing
○ according to swift, he has “not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work.”
○ swift explains that his new proposal will result in both “relieving the poor” and “giving some pleasure to the rich.”
○ swift writes that he does not stand to make any financial gain from the adoption of his proposed plan

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze each choice:

• The first option provides details about his children and wife but doesn't directly quote his claim about no personal motive.
• The second option directly quotes Swift's statement "not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work" which relates to his claim of no personal motive.
• The third option quotes the results of the proposal, not his claim about personal motive.
• The fourth option paraphrases his financial gain situation but doesn't use a quote for the personal motive claim.

Answer:

According to Swift, he has "not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work."