Which sentence from "A Modest Proposal" is the best example of satire?
answer
Thus the squire will learn to be a good landlord, and grow popular among his tenants, the mother will have eight shillings neat profit, and be fit for work till she produces another child.
question
Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."
But, as to my self, having been wearied out for many years with offering vain, idle, visionary thoughts, and at length utterly despairing of success, I fortunately fell upon this proposal, which, as it is wholly new, so it hath something solid and real, of no expence and little trouble, full in our own power, and whereby we can incur no danger in disobliging England.
Why does Swift most likely say his proposal is "of no expence and little trouble"?
answer
To remind readers that each human being is valuable.
question
What is the author's purpose in writing "A Modest Proposal"?
answer
To draw attention to an issue that is plaguing his country.
question
What issue is Swift addressing in a satirical manner in "A Modest Proposal"?
answer
Widespread poverty throughout Ireland.
question
Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."
I propose to provide for them in such a manner, as, instead of being a charge upon their parents, or the parish, or wanting food and raiment for the rest of their lives, they shall, on the contrary, contribute to the feeding, and partly to the cloathing of many thousands. . . .
Which false premise does the author rely on in this excerpt?
answer
That parents would rather sell their children than be responsible for them.
question
Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."
This I freely own, and 'twas indeed one principal design in offering it to the world. I desire the reader will observe, that I calculate my remedy for this one individual Kingdom of Ireland, and for no other that ever was, is, or, I think, ever can be upon Earth. Therefore let no man talk to me of other expedients: Of taxing our absentees at five shillings a pound: Of using neither cloaths, nor houshold furniture, except what is of our own growth and manufacture: Of utterly rejecting the materials and instruments that promote foreign luxury . . .
What is Swift's purpose in listing other ways to solve the issue of poverty?
answer
To show that real reform is possible with reasonable sacrifice.
question
Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."
As to our City of Dublin, shambles may be appointed for this purpose, in the most convenient parts of it, and butchers we may be assured will not be wanting; although I rather recommend buying the children alive, and dressing them hot from the knife, as we do roasting pigs.
Which statement best describes Swift's use of understatement in this excerpt?
answer
He states that sending children to the butcher would be as simple as "roasting pigs."
question
How does the title, "A Modest Proposal," tell the reader that the piece is satirical?
answer
The author's proposal is actually extreme and violent, not gentle as the title says.
question
Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."
This I freely own, and 'twas indeed one principal design in offering it to the world. I desire the reader will observe, that I calculate my remedy for this one individual Kingdom of Ireland, and for no other that ever was, is, or, I think, ever can be upon Earth. Therefore let no man talk to me of other expedients: Of taxing our absentees at five shillings a pound: Of using neither cloaths, nor houshold furniture, except what is of our own growth and manufacture: Of utterly rejecting the materials and instruments that promote foreign luxury: . . . Of teaching landlords to have at least one degree of mercy towards their tenants. Lastly, of putting a spirit of honesty, industry, and skill into our shop-keepers . . .
What is most likely the purpose of this excerpt?
answer
To shame the greedy people who have contributed to Ireland's poverty instead of trying to help eradicate it.
question
Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."
Those who are more thrifty (as I must confess the times require) may flea the carcass; the skin of which, artificially dressed, will make admirable gloves for ladies, and summer boots for fine gentlemen.
The author is using satire in this excerpt to emphasize the
answer
utter absurdity of his plan.
Haven't found what you need?
Search for quizzes and test answers now
Quizzes.studymoose.com uses cookies. By continuing you agree to our cookie policy
