Jonathan Swift, A Modest Proposal

The author's style is characterized by his I. technical diction

II. ironic tone

III. elaborate syntax

• a. I only

• b. II. only

• c. I and II only

• d. II and III only

• e. I, II, and III

In paragraph 6, with the phrase "except where they are of towardly parts," the speaker

I. refutes a contrasting argument in order to strengthen his position

II. qualifies a previous generalization about the Irish children

III. offers an exception to the terms of the proposal

• a. I only

• b. II only

• c. I and II only

• d. II and III only

• e. I, II, and III

In paragraph 6, the speaker makes which of the following appeals?

I. substantive

II. authoritative

III. motivational

• a. I only

• b. II only

• c. I and II only

• d. II and III only

• e. I, II, and III

The speaker appeals to all of the folllowing Except

• a. pity

• b. reason

• c. economy

• d. avarice

• e. pragmatism

Paragraph 15 presents appeals to each of the following Except

• a. gentility

• b. patriotism

• c. economy

• d. utility

• e. indulgence

In paragraph 17, the speaker offers as a "refinement" of his proposal each of the following Except

• a. the meat would be too tough to enjoy

• b. there would result a loss of able-bodied workers

• c. the cost of fattening teenagers would be prohibitive

• d. the practice would bring charges of cruelty

• e. there would result a loss of breeders

In the fourth sentence of paragraph 17 ("Then as to the females, it would ..."), "it" refers to

• a. "flesh... generally tough and lean, like that of our schoolboys by continual exercise"

• b. "these to be disposed of... otherwise by their nearest relations"

• c. "cruelty... the strongest onjection against any project"

• d. "both sexes... being now ready to starve for want of work and service"

• e. "the want of vension... supplied by the bodies of young lads and maidens"

The speaker admits which of the following as the strongest objection to any proposal?

• a. that it would be regarded as cruel

• b. that it would promote avarice

• c. that it would reduce population

• d. that it would violate the law

• e. that it would encourage exploitation

Which of the following describes the rhetorical progression of paragraph 17?

• a. general statements followed by specific examples

• b. attitude of acceptance leading to persuasive reasoning

• c. statements of flattery moving to gentle criticism

• d. presentation of qualified argument followed by refutation

• e. specific information leading to general thesis

In paragraph 17, each of the following serves as antecedent to the same pronoun Except

• a. friend

• b. lover

• c. patriot

• d. acquaintance

• e. person