Question

In five hours, (and who can do it less in?) by haughty Celia spent in dressing: What attitude do you sense in the question of who can (get dresses) in less than five hours? Does Swift mean this question to be taken seriously? Why or why not?

a) Comical and sarcastic
b) Serious and contemplative
c) Indifferent and apathetic
d) Confused and disoriented

Answer 1

The attitude in the question is comical and sarcastic. Swift means the question to be taken comically and sarcastically as it is not meant to be taken seriously. Swift uses this exaggerated question to criticize the vanity and excessive time spent on dressing.

Step-by-step explanation:

The attitude in the question 'who can get dresses in less than five hours?' is comical and sarcastic.

Swift means this question to be taken comically and sarcastically as it is not meant to be taken seriously. The phrase 'and who can do it less in?' indicates an exaggerated and incredulous tone, suggesting that it is impossible for anyone to dress in less than five hours.

Swift uses this exaggerated question to criticize the vanity and excessive time spent on dressing by the character Celia.