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AssignmentMultiple Choice

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

Question 3 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC

How does the rhetorical question develop the central idea?

Answer
A
The question is used to make the point that inequality experienced by women extended beyond the theatre.
B
The question is used to emphasize the girl’s innocence by reminding readers that she is too young to engage in social activities at night.
C
The question is used to make readers question why women were not allowed to participate in theatrical productions.
D
The question is used to create a metaphor that makes a direct comparison between male and female actors.
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