Question

In what way does "A Modest Proposal" fit the definition of satire? A. It hides its radical solution to the problem of poverty inside a more B. It uses humor to criticize the Irish poor for taking advantage of C. It presents an argument for treating children like livestock, which D. It brings attention to the problem of poverty in Ireland and hints at practical solution. welfare programs. the reader isn't meant to take seriously a solution.

Answer 1

C. It presents an argument for treating children like livestock, which the reader isn't meant to take seriously a solution.

Step-by-step explanation:

Satire is the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

In a Modest Proposal Swift suggests a ridiculous and exaggerated way to solve the lack of food which is why it is satire.

The answer is def not D or B. If it is not C then it is A.

This is my best guess so I hope it helped!

Answer 2

Option C. "A Modest Proposal" fits the definition of satire as it presents an argument for treating children like livestock, which the reader isn't meant to take seriously.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" is a satirical essay in which the author suggests that the poor families of Ireland should over-feed their children so that they can sell them as livestock to the rich land owners.

It is a satire as Swift uses humor, irony and exaggeration to make his point clear, in this case to make a criticism against the rich land owners that keep getting richer while the Irish families keep on getting poorer. it is clear that the author does not seriously believe that selling kids as livestock is an optimal solution to the problem, rather than he is using the exaggerated concept as a way to deliver his message.