Answers26-27 Ignite English 12 NG KY-English Language Arts 12Satire in Swift's "A Modest Proposal" (Continued)

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

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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."I desire those politicians who dislike my overture, and may perhaps be so bold to attempt an answer, that they will first ask the parents of these mortals, whether they would not at this day think it a great happiness to have been sold for food at a year old, in the manner I prescribe, and thereby have avoided such a perpetual scene of misfortunes, as they have since gone through, by the oppression of landlords, the impossibility of paying rent without money or trade, the want of common sustenance, with neither house nor cloaths to cover them from the inclemencies of the weather, and the most inevitable prospect of intailing the like, or greater miseries, upon their breed for ever.

A
Swift maintains that, if asked, people who have lived in poverty their entire lives would say that they would rather have been sold for food at one year of age.
B
Swift states that adults who have grown up in poverty have experienced a sequence of misfortunes, such as being unable to obtain food or clothing.
C
Swift argues that poverty-stricken people have been oppressed and mistreated by landlords for being unable to pay rent with either money or traded goods.
D
Swift challenges politicians to ask adults who have been raised in poverty questions before criticizing his proposal to help impoverished people.
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Read the statement about Swift’s "A Modest Proposal."Swift foolishly boasts that his proposal to help end poverty will also encourage marriage and improve the quality of family life.

A
foolishly boasts
B
help end poverty
C
encourage marriage
D
improve the quality
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."Whereas the maintainance of an hundred thousand children, from two years old, and upwards, cannot be computed at less than ten shillings a piece per annum, the nation's stock will be thereby encreased fifty thousand pounds per annum, besides the profit of a new dish, introduced to the tables of all gentlemen of fortune in the kingdom, who have any refinement in taste. And the money will circulate among our selves, the goods being entirely of our own growth and manufacture.

A
England will save a great deal of money because they will not have to maintain the cost of raising poor children. The money will circulate amongst themselves.
B
Swift states that wealthy gentlemen with good taste will now have a new dish to buy and consume at mealtimes.
C
Swift argues that caring for thousands of children will cost more than ten shillings a piece each year. His proposal to eat the children would increase the circulation of money by fifty thousand pounds yearly and strengthen England’s economy.
D
Breeding, selling, and eating impoverished children will benefit the people of England in more than one way.
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal" and the summary that follows.A very worthy person, a true lover of his country, and whose virtues I highly esteem, was lately pleased, in discoursing on this matter, to offer a refinement upon my scheme. He said, that many gentlemen of this kingdom, having of late destroyed their deer, he conceived that the want of venison might be well supply'd by the bodies of young lads and maidens, not exceeding fourteen years of age, nor under twelve; so great a number of both sexes in every country being now ready to starve for want of work and service.Excerpt summary: Swift writes about a virtuous and patriotic friend who suggests there will be a demand for children aged twelve to fourteen by the wealthy of the kingdom who have "depleted their deer supply."

A
It effectively paraphrases the excerpt and correctly uses a quotation.
B
It effectively paraphrases the excerpt but does not correctly use a quotation.
C
It does not effectively paraphrase the excerpt but correctly uses a quotation.
D
It does not effectively paraphrase the excerpt or correctly use a quotation.
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Which best describes Swift’s purpose for writing "A Modest Proposal"?

A
to thoroughly explain his proposal with the hope of solving the problem of poverty in England
B
to inform society of a serious issue with the hope of inspiring impoverished people to find jobs
C
to entertain readers with a humorous tale with the hope of creating laughter during a dark time
D
to criticize England’s treatment of the Irish with the hope of bringing about societal change
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Which sentence about Swift’s "A Modest Proposal" is written objectively?

A
“A Modest Proposal” uses false premises to signal that it is actually a satire.
B
The excess of verbal irony in “A Modest Proposal” diminishes its overall impact.
C
I think Swift’s satire was a brilliant way to draw attention to the issue of poverty.
D
Swift should be ashamed of his preposterous proposal to sell and eat children.
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."I profess, in the sincerity of my heart, that I have not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work, having no other motive than the publick good of my country, by advancing our trade, providing for infants, relieving the poor, and giving some pleasure to the rich. I have no children, by which I can propose to get a single penny; the youngest being nine years old, and my wife past child-bearing.

A
Swift states that his youngest child is nine years old and that his wife is currently past child-bearing.
B
According to Swift, he has “not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work.”
C
Swift explains that his new proposal will result in both “relieving the poor” and “giving some pleasure to the rich.”
D
Swift writes that he does not stand to make any financial gain from the adoption of his proposed plan.
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Read the statement about Swift’s "A Modest Proposal."In "A Modest Proposal,” Swift also implies that the Irish themselves have not done enough to improve conditions for their poor.

A
subjective because it is influenced by feelings or opinions.
B
subjective because it is not influenced by feelings or opinions.
C
objective because it is influenced by feelings or opinions.
D
objective because it is not influenced by feelings or opinions.
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Read the statement about Swift’s "A Modest Proposal."In "A Modest Proposal," Swift indisputably proves that the children's skins could even be used to create clothing.

A
suggests
B
absurdly describes
C
demands
D
brilliantly writes
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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.

A
some people in England were suffering from poverty and hunger.
B
some women wore gloves and some men wore summer boots.
C
people sometimes spend less during times of economic hardship.
D
people would be willing to use the skin of children to make clothing.

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