Questions tagged 'Satire'
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Satire in swift’s ‘a modest proposal’ (continued) quiz active time in ‘a modest proposal,’ why does swift intentionally use false
In Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal," what is the significance of the quiz question regarding the active time in the text? Additionally, why does Swift intentionally employ falsehoods in his argume...
How does wilde poke fun at victorian society in the passage?
How does Wilde poke fun at Victorian society in the passage? Please check all that apply: Lady Bracknell claims her maid is trustworthy but admits she has to bribe her. The names of the college and cl...
What group is targeted negatively but indirectly by swift in “a modest proposal”?
What group is targeted negatively, albeit indirectly, by Jonathan Swift in "A Modest Proposal"?
“Its good to own land” reference?
In one episode of Family Guy, Stewie is seen sitting in a rocking chair on a plantation, during which he remarks, "It's good to own land." Is this statement a reference to anything specific? I'm curio...
Which characteristics of satire are evident in ‘A Modest Proposal’?
What characteristics of satire can be identified in Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal"? Select all that apply.
What should a complete and effective summary of ‘a modest proposal’ include?
What should be included in a comprehensive and effective summary of "A Modest Proposal"? Please check all that apply: a paraphrase of the main ideas in "A Modest Proposal"; details about Jonathan Swif...