
Modest Proposal
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English
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main purpose of Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal"?
Back
To satirize English policy in Ireland.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: Swift suggests that his proposal would lead to an increase in marriages.
Back
True.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does Swift imply by stating, "The English landlords have already devoured most of the Irish parents"?
Back
Landlords have financially devoured their Irish tenants.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What societal issue does Swift aim to address in "A Modest Proposal"?
Back
The mistreatment of the Irish poor.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: Swift's proposal only considers the children of beggars.
Back
False.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define satire in the context of literature.
Back
A literary technique used to criticize or mock individuals, institutions, or society through humor, irony, or exaggeration.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the title "A Modest Proposal"?
Back
The title is ironic; it suggests a simple solution to a complex problem, highlighting the absurdity of the proposal.
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