Question

What is one way that "A Modest Proposal" is ironic?

Answer 1

The fact that it's refered to as "modest" despite being as far from modest as possible.

Answer 2

The Narrator affirms the ideas of other pamphlet writers of the day, helping the audience see ways of fixing the problem. ... The narrator holds the audience accountable for its part in the problem, telling readers that they must do something.