A Modest Proposal

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Sarcasm

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A bitter way of saying the opposite of what is meant.

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Overpopulation and suffering of the Irish

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The large scale societal problem Swift aims to address in 'A Modest Proposal.'

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Irish manufactured goods were in great demand in England

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This statement is NOT true of Ireland at the time Swift wrote his proposal.

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Slaughter children of the poor for food

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Swift's shocking proposal to solve the problem of poverty in Ireland.

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Sarcasm

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The term that best describes the statement about poorer tenants having something valuable of their own.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Understatement

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A figure of speech in which a writer or speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important than it is.

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Satire

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A literary technique used to criticize or mock societal issues, often through humor.

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Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting the absurdity of a situation.

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Poverty

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A state where individuals lack sufficient financial resources to meet basic living standards.