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A Modest Proposal by Johnathan Swift

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Question 1
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How does this sentence contribute to the overall satirical tone of the essay?

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Question 2
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What tone does Swift establish by using words like ‘melancholy’ and ‘crowded’?

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Question 3
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What is Swift proposing as a solution to Ireland’s problems?

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Question 4
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What is your initial reaction to this statement? How does Swift use satire here?

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Question 7
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How does Swift calculate the “benefits” of his proposal for poor mothers?

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Question 8
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What rhetorical devices can you identify in this sentence?

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Question 9
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What alternatives does Swift dismiss in this section? Why does he reject them?

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Question 10
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What does this reveal about Swift’s true intentions in writing A Modest Proposal?

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Question 5
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How does Swift use the word “devoured” in this sentence? Is it literal or metaphorical?

Question 6
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Who does Swift suggest would benefit most from his proposal, and why?

Question 11
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What does this reveal about Swift’s true intentions in writing A Modest Proposal?

Question 12
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How does this sentence contribute to the overall satirical tone of the essay?