A Modest Proposal

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

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To raise awareness about the dire economic and social conditions in Ireland through satire.

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What does the narrator suggest as a solution to poverty in Ireland?

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The narrator suggests that poor Irish families sell their children as food to the wealthy.

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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 significance of the title 'A Modest Proposal'?

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The title is ironic; it suggests a simple solution to a complex problem, highlighting the absurdity of the proposal.

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Who is the intended audience of 'A Modest Proposal'?

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The wealthy English and the British government.

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What is one of the anticipated benefits of the proposal according to the narrator?

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It will reduce the number of poor people in Ireland.

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What does the narrator claim about the taste of children?

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He claims that they are a 'delicious food' and compares them to other meats.

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How does Swift use irony in 'A Modest Proposal'?

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He presents a shocking solution to highlight the neglect of the poor by the wealthy.

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What is the narrator's attitude towards the poor in Ireland?

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He appears to be indifferent, viewing them as a means to an end.

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What does the narrator say about his own personal motives?

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He claims to have no personal motives because his wife is past childbearing age.