Satire in Swift's "A Modest Proposal" (Continued)

Question 1

Which sentence best paraphrases the passage?

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Swift says that after much time and effort, he was finally able to come up with a viable solution to the problem of poverty.

Question 2

Which sentences correctly use quotations from "A Modest Proposal"? Check all that apply.Swift explains that landlords “seem to have the best title to the children.”Swift writes, we can neither employ them in handicraft or agriculture.Swift discusses the hardships faced by impoverished people in Ireland.Swift writes, “I think the advantages by the proposal which I have made are obvious and many, as well as of the highest importance.”“This food would likewise bring great custom to taverns,” Swift writes.

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Swift explains that landlords “seem to have the best title to the children.”; Swift writes, “I think the advantages by the proposal which I have made are obvious and many, as well as of the highest importance.”; “This food would likewise bring great custom to taverns,” Swift writes.

Question 3

Which phrase in the passage is an example of verbal irony?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“happily delivered”

Question 4

Why does Swift use false premises as the basis for his arguments in "A Modest Proposal"?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Swift uses false premises to signal that he is writing a satire, not making a serious proposal.

Question 5

Based on the prompt, what is your purpose for writing?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to describe the most important ideas in Swift’s essay and explain his reason for writing

Question 6

Why does Swift use false premises as the basis for his arguments in "A Modest Proposal"?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Swift uses false premises to signal that he is writing a satire, not making a serious proposal.

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