A 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 and highlight the issue of poverty.

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What literary device does Swift primarily use in 'A Modest Proposal'?

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Irony.

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How does Swift describe the poor women in Ireland in 'A Modest Proposal'?

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He compares them to breeders, suggesting their only purpose is to have children.

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What is the tone of 'A Modest Proposal'?

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Satirical and ironic.

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What does Swift propose as a solution to poverty in Ireland?

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He absurdly suggests that the poor should sell their children as food.

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Why is 'A Modest Proposal' considered a satire?

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Because it uses a ridiculous solution to draw attention to a serious social issue.

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

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The British government and society.

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What is the effect of Swift's use of hyperbole in 'A Modest Proposal'?

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It emphasizes the severity of the problem of poverty and the indifference of the wealthy.

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What does Swift criticize through his proposal in 'A Modest Proposal'?

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The cold-blooded attitude of the wealthy towards the suffering of the poor.

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What is the significance of the title 'A Modest Proposal'?

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It is ironic; the proposal is anything but modest.