A Modest Proposal Homework Help - Tagged with Irony

Swift breaks from his ironic voice in paragraphs 31 and 32. Can you find any other places in the essay where Swift breaks his voice?

Posted by souleater1000 February 11, 2013 at 9:55 PM via web. Be the first to answer. »

What does Swift mean when he refers to women as breeders in "A Modest Proposal"?

Posted by litgirl225 September 18, 2012 at 10:46 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

Where does irony exist in Swift's essay, "A Modest Proposal"?

Posted by s0090 August 8, 2011 at 4:24 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

In "A Modest Proposal," what does Swift think the Irish should actually do rather than eating their children?

Posted by iloveunderoath14 June 26, 2011 at 9:08 AM via web. 2 educator answers. »

Is Swift's use of irony effective or does it risk being taken seriously by those who might be outraged by his idea in "A Modest Proposal"?

Posted by pisenotes February 25, 2011 at 4:57 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

In "A Modest Proposal," Swift lists several proposals that are based on common sense. Why does he refuse to discuss the alternatives?

Posted by mskansas February 14, 2011 at 7:41 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

In "A Modest Proposal," what is ironic about the word “modest” in the title?

Posted by tiafaith9192 January 21, 2011 at 3:59 AM via web. 2 educator answers. »

In "A Modest Proposal", describe the narrator's real meaning when he asserts that England will not mind if Ireland kills and eats babies.

Posted by kikiframe10 October 5, 2010 at 4:03 AM via web. 2 educator answers. »

If Swift does not actually think the Irish people should eat their children, what does he think they should do?

Posted by ryansgirl92 May 11, 2010 at 10:59 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

How does the verbal irony in "A Modest Proposal" help make his point?IN general why do people use verbal irony..?What is its effect/function?

Posted by mcake March 5, 2010 at 6:28 AM via web. 2 educator answers. »