Satire in Swift's "A Modest Proposal" (Continued) — Quiz

Question 15 • English Language Arts 12

Which best describes Swift’s purpose for writing "A Modest Proposal"?

Answer

to criticize England’s treatment of the Irish with the hope of bringing about societal change

to inform society of a serious issue with the hope of inspiring impoverished people to find jobs

to thoroughly explain his proposal with the hope of solving the problem of poverty in England

to entertain readers with a humorous tale with the hope of creating laughter during a dark time

Explanation

Swift uses the shocking, satirical proposal to expose the cruelty and indifference behind England’s treatment of the Irish poor. The proposal is not a serious plan to solve poverty; its exaggerated logic makes readers confront the injustice and consider the need for social change. Therefore, the best choice is “to criticize England’s treatment of the Irish with the hope of bringing about societal change.”

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