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What are some examples of hyperboles in a modest proposal?

Here's a list of examples of Hyperboles in "A Modest Proposal:"

- "..who are too nimble-finger'd to beg".

- "There is likewise another great advantage in my scheme, that it will prevent those voluntary abortions, and that horrid practice of women murdering their bastard children, alas, too frequent among us..".

- "...the constant breeders will be well paid..".

- "I cannot but be amazed that all this time.. this advantage has not been thought upon".

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