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QuizMultiple Choice

Satire in Swift's "A Modest Proposal"

Question 3 • CARE_24_25_TX-English IV A

How does the title, "A Modest Proposal," tell the reader that the piece is satirical?

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