Satire and Reading "A Modest Proposal" Review

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What is satire?

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The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.

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How can satire be used?

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Satire is another way to persuade.

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What is one reason given in "A Modest Proposal" for why eating children would be good for marriages?

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It brings in money and makes the husband see his pregnant wife as valuable.

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What does incongruity mean in the context of satire?

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To present things that are out of place or are absurd in relation to its surroundings.

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage listed in "A Modest Proposal"?

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The food can be donated to help other countries as well.

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What is hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What is verbal irony?

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A figure of speech in which the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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What is the purpose of using sarcasm in satire?

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To mock or convey contempt.

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What is the role of exaggeration in satire?

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To highlight the absurdity of a situation or idea.

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What is a common target of satire?

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Social norms, political issues, and human vices.