"A Modest Proposal" Flashcard Review

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What is the correct definition of scrupulous?

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Having high moral or ethical standards.

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What is satire?

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The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to make a comment or criticism about something that the author thinks is wrong or hypocritical.

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What is Swift's 'modest proposal'?

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The Irish should sell and eat their babies as food.

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What is the correct definition of sustenance?

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Something that sustains life or health; nourishment.

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Fill in the blank: School lunches provide a form of ___________ for hungry students throughout the day, providing energy and nutrition to help students stay focused in class.

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Sustenance.

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What literary technique is primarily used in 'A Modest Proposal'?

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Satire.

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What is the main purpose of Swift's 'A Modest Proposal'?

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To criticize the British government's neglect of the Irish people.

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What does the term 'hyperbole' mean?

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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

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It highlights the absurdity of the proposal and critiques societal attitudes.

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What does the term 'modesty' refer to in the context of Swift's title?

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It is ironic; the proposal is anything but modest.