Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal'
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What is 'A Modest Proposal'?
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A satirical essay written by Jonathan Swift in 1729 that suggests a shocking solution to poverty in Ireland by proposing the consumption of children.
2.
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What social issues are addressed in 'A Modest Proposal'?
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Poverty, child labor, and the indifference of the ruling class towards the poor.
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Which government is criticized in 'A Modest Proposal'?
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The British government.
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What is the primary tone of 'A Modest Proposal'?
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Satirical and ironic.
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What is the purpose of the satire in 'A Modest Proposal'?
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To criticize and mock the indifference of the ruling class towards the poor and their inhumane solutions to poverty.
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What literary device is predominantly used in 'A Modest Proposal'?
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Satire.
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How does Swift use irony in 'A Modest Proposal'?
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He presents a shocking solution to poverty that is meant to highlight the absurdity of the ruling class's attitudes and policies.
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