A Modest Proposal by Johnathan Swift
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How does this sentence contribute to the overall satirical tone of the essay?
How does this sentence contribute to the overall satirical tone of the essay?
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What tone does Swift establish by using words like ‘melancholy’ and ‘crowded’?
What tone does Swift establish by using words like ‘melancholy’ and ‘crowded’?
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What is Swift proposing as a solution to Ireland’s problems?
What is Swift proposing as a solution to Ireland’s problems?
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What is your initial reaction to this statement? How does Swift use satire here?
What is your initial reaction to this statement? How does Swift use satire here?
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How does Swift use the word “devoured” in this sentence? Is it literal or metaphorical?
How does Swift use the word “devoured” in this sentence? Is it literal or metaphorical?
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Who does Swift suggest would benefit most from his proposal, and why?
Who does Swift suggest would benefit most from his proposal, and why?
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How does Swift calculate the “benefits” of his proposal for poor mothers?
How does Swift calculate the “benefits” of his proposal for poor mothers?
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What rhetorical devices can you identify in this sentence?
What rhetorical devices can you identify in this sentence?
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What alternatives does Swift dismiss in this section? Why does he reject them?
What alternatives does Swift dismiss in this section? Why does he reject them?
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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?
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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?
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How does this sentence contribute to the overall satirical tone of the essay?
How does this sentence contribute to the overall satirical tone of the essay?