Question

N "A Modest Proposal," why does Swift intentionally use false premises as a basis for his arguments?

A) to signal that he is actually writing a satire
B)to suggest that his proposal is truly genuine
C)to lighten a serious topic with playful humor
D)to prove that he has made some valid points

Answer 1

a is the corrct answer i took the test

Answer 2

THE ANSWER IS (A) TO SIGNAL THAT HE IS ACTUALLY WRITING A SATIRE.