A Modest Proposal by Johnathan Swift

How does this sentence contribute to the overall satirical tone of the essay?

What tone does Swift establish by using words like ‘melancholy’ and ‘crowded’?

What is Swift proposing as a solution to Ireland’s problems?

What is your initial reaction to this statement? How does Swift use satire here?

How does Swift use the word “devoured” in this sentence? Is it literal or metaphorical?

How does Swift calculate the “benefits” of his proposal for poor mothers?

What rhetorical devices can you identify in this sentence?

What alternatives does Swift dismiss in this section? Why does he reject them?

What does this reveal about Swift’s true intentions in writing A Modest Proposal?

What does this reveal about Swift’s true intentions in writing A Modest Proposal?