Question

What is one way that Swift uses irony in "A Modest Proposal"? A. He mocks the ideas of other pamphlet writers of the day.

B. He tells the audience his ideas are ridiculous.
C. He allows the reader to come up with his or her own solutions.
D. He creates a distinction between what he says and what he really means.

Answer 1

D. He creates a distinction between what he says and what he really means.

Answer 2

The one way that Swift uses irony in "A Modest Proposal" is that:

D. He creates a distinction between what he says and what he really means.

Through “A Modest Proposal” Swift wants to convey his thoughts on the issue that has been plaguing the country. He speaks about the poverty which has plagued the country. He rages on the people who in spite of reducing poverty has given their share in increasing it. He adds that the reason for poverty in Ireland is because of such greedy people.