You give birth to an orphan. What does that make you?
Common Wrong Answers
“Mother”
While a mother gives birth, the term 'orphan' implies that the child has lost their parents, which doesn't align with the context of the riddle suggesting the mother must be deceased.
“Guardian”
A guardian refers to someone who takes care of an orphan, but the riddle specifically asks about the state of the person who 'gives birth,' which implies they are not alive.
“Caregiver”
A caregiver is someone who looks after children or orphans, but the riddle indicates a direct relationship with the act of giving birth, suggesting the person is no longer living.
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