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Who is the author of 'A Modest Proposal'?
What is the time period 'A Modest Proposal' was written in?18th century16th century19th century21st century
What is 'A Modest Proposal' primarily a critique of?
'A Modest Proposal' belongs to which genre?SatireRomanceHorrorFantasy
What does Swift sarcastically propose as a solution to the poverty in Ireland?
What is Swift's main purpose in proposing his 'modest' solution?To shock and draw attention to the plight of the Irish peopleTo genuinely propose a novel solutionTo ridicule the Irish peopleNone of the above
Where was Swift born?
Who is the intended audience of the 'modest proposal' in the text?English landlords and policy-makersIrish poorAmerican colonistsFrench nobility
What figure of speech is most commonly found in 'A Modest Proposal'?
How many children does the author suggest an average breeding woman can produce?TwelveFourTwentyEight