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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."Those who are more thrifty (as I must confess the times require) may flea the carcass; the skin of which, artificially dressed, will make admirable gloves for ladies, and summer boots for fine gentlemen.

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utter absurdity of his plan.
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necessity for warm winter clothing.
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ways that people are cruel to children.
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various benefits of his plan.
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"a contradiction between what is said and what is really meant"
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"the use of humor to emphasize the negative qualities of society"
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"a description of something as being smaller or less than it really is"
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"the use of an incorrect assumption that forms the basis of an argument"
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."I propose to provide for them in such a manner, as, instead of being a charge upon their parents, or the parish, or wanting food and raiment for the rest of their lives, they shall, on the contrary, contribute to the feeding, and partly to the cloathing of many thousands. . . .

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that parents would choose to disown their children instead of caring for them
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that parents would value their children over an improved economy
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that parents would rather sell their children than be responsible for them
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that parents would prefer to provide for their children instead of selling them
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."But, as to my self, having been wearied out for many years with offering vain, idle, visionary thoughts, and at length utterly despairing of success, I fortunately fell upon this proposal, which, as it is wholly new, so it hath something solid and real, of no expence and little trouble, full in our own power, and whereby we can incur no danger in disobliging England.

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to remind readers that his plan is very cost effective
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to show that implementing the plan would not disrupt daily life
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to show that most people value human life too much
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to remind readers that each human being is valuable
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London, that a young healthy child well nursed, is, at a year old, a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled; and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a fricasie, or a ragoust.

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to highlight to the reader that the government would likely agree with his plan
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to emphasize that he is serious about implementing his plan
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to show the reader that his plan is reasonable and no cause for alarm
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to grab the reader’s attention by using understatement to talk about brutal acts
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What is the author’s purpose in writing "A Modest Proposal"?

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to submit a plan to solve an important societal issue
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to draw attention to an issue that is plaguing his country
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to show that only an extreme solution can fix poverty
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to defend those who have avoided falling into poverty
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What issue is Swift addressing in a satirical manner in "A Modest Proposal"?

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England’s willingness to help the Irish people
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lack of employment opportunities in England
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widespread poverty throughout Ireland
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Ireland’s refusal to acknowledge England’s power
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Which characteristics of satire are evident in "A Modest Proposal"? Select three answer options.criticism of societyverbal ironymultiple points of viewhumor and ridiculeserious language

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criticism of society
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verbal irony
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multiple points of view
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humor and ridicule
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serious language
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"the contradiction between what is said and what is really meant""a description of something as being smaller or less than it really is""the use of humor to emphasize the negative qualities of society""an incorrect assumption that forms the basis of an argument"

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"the contradiction between what is said and what is really meant"
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"a description of something as being smaller or less than it really is"
C
"the use of humor to emphasize the negative qualities of society"
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"an incorrect assumption that forms the basis of an argument"
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How does the title, "A Modest Proposal," tell the reader that the piece is satirical?

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The author’s proposal is gentle and acceptable, just as the title indicates.
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The title shows that the author does not understand the truth about his proposal.
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The author’s proposal is actually extreme and violent, not gentle as the title says.
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The title shows that the author believes people will accept and understand his proposal.

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