Modest Proposal

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

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To satirize English policy in Ireland.

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True or False: Swift suggests that his proposal would lead to an increase in marriages.

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True.

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What does Swift imply by stating, "The English landlords have already devoured most of the Irish parents"?

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Landlords have financially devoured their Irish tenants.

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What societal issue does Swift aim to address in "A Modest Proposal"?

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The mistreatment of the Irish poor.

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True or False: Swift's proposal only considers the children of beggars.

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False.

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Define satire in the context of literature.

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A literary technique used to criticize or mock individuals, institutions, or society through humor, irony, or exaggeration.

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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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Identify one major criticism of English landlords in Swift's work.

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They exploit and oppress the Irish population.

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What rhetorical devices does Swift employ in "A Modest Proposal"?

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Irony, hyperbole, and sarcasm.

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Explain the concept of 'economic cannibalism' as presented in Swift's proposal.

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The idea that the wealthy exploit the poor to the point of figuratively consuming their lives and resources.