A Modest Proposal

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What is the main purpose of including facts and statistics in 'A Modest Proposal'?

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To make his proposal appear logical.

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What evidence does Swift provide to show he will not benefit from his proposal?

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His children are too old, and his wife is past child-bearing age.

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What extreme solution does Swift propose to address poverty in Ireland?

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Slaughter children of the poor for food.

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What literary device is used in the statement about poorer tenants having something valuable of their own?

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Sarcasm.

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What does the term 'understatement' refer to in literature?

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When the literal meaning falls short of the topic.

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Define 'irony' in the context of literature.

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A contrast between expectation and reality.

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What is the significance of satire in 'A Modest Proposal'?

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It critiques social and economic issues through humor and exaggeration.

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Explain the concept of 'hyperbole' as used in literature.

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What role does humor play in Swift's proposal?

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It serves to highlight the absurdity of the situation and provoke thought.

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Identify the target audience of 'A Modest Proposal'.

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The wealthy English and the British government.