Comparing Eighteenth-Century Texts on Slavery

Question 4 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC

Which sentence about Swift’s "A Modest Proposal" is written subjectively?

Answer

In “A Modest Proposal,” Swift proposes that children can be used as food to help end poverty in England.

In “A Modest Proposal,” Swift claims that many benefits will arise as a result of his proposal to end poverty.

“A Modest Proposal” is one of the most brilliant, well-constructed, and effective satires ever written.

“A Modest Proposal” is a satire that criticizes England’s treatment of its impoverished community.

Explanation

A subjective sentence expresses a personal judgment or opinion rather than a verifiable fact. Calling the work “one of the most brilliant” and “effective” satires is an evaluation, so choice C is subjective. The other choices describe Swift’s proposal or the satire’s purpose more objectively.

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