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

Question 1 of 13 • OSCR English 4 - 122178 Fall

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

Answer

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comparing Eighteenth-Century Texts on Slavery

QuizMultiple Choice

Question 1 of 13 • OSCR English 4 - 122178 Fall

Answer

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comparing Eighteenth-Century Texts on Slavery