Question

What is the author’s purpose in writing "A Modest Proposal"?

a. to submit a plan to solve an important societal issue
b. to draw attention to an issue that is plaguing his country
c. to show that only an extreme solution can fix poverty
d. to defend those who have avoided falling into poverty

Answer 1

Answer:

b. to draw attention to an issue that is plaguing his country

Explanation:

In "A Modest Proposal," the author Jonathan Swift makes use of satire to address the issue of widespread poverty in Ireland. Thus, he uses irony and exaggeration to ridicule and expose the flaws in the economy. Actually, he blames those selfish people who have lead to Ireland's poverty rather than help abolish it.

Answer 2

Answer:

B.) to draw attention to an issue that is plaguing his country

Explanation:

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