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.
Which word or phrase should replace "indisputably proves" to create an objective tone?
a. suggests
Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."
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.
The underlined portions of the excerpt are examples of verbal irony because
b. anyone who is truly virtuous or patriotic would not suggest using children for food, so Swift means the opposite of what he says.
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.
Which phrase from this statement signals an opinion?
a. foolishly boasts
What should a complete and effective summary of "A Modest Proposal" include? Check all that apply.
a. a paraphrase of the main ideas in "A Modest Proposal"
c. an explanation of the meaning and purpose of the satire
e. some quotations that serve as evidence of Swift's ideas