AnswersHSA 26-27 English IV A -ICSatire in Swift's "A Modest Proposal" (Continued)Question 6
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Satire in Swift's "A Modest Proposal" (Continued)

Question 6 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC

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

Answer
A
In “A Modest Proposal,” Swift proposes that children can be used as food to help end poverty in England.
B
In “A Modest Proposal,” Swift claims that many benefits will arise as a result of his proposal to end poverty.
C
“A Modest Proposal” is one of the most brilliant, well-constructed, and effective satires ever written.
D
“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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