How does the title, "A Modest Proposal," tell the reader that the piece is satirical?

a. The author's proposal is gentle and acceptable, just as the title indicates.

b. The title shows that the author does not understand the truth about his proposal.

c. The author's proposal is actually extreme and violent, not gentle as the title says.

d. The title shows that the author believes people will accept and understand his proposal.

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Abel Herring

26 April, 05:51

How does the title, "A Modest Proposal," tell the reader that the piece is satirical?

a. The author's proposal is gentle and acceptable, just as the title indicates.

b. The title shows that the author does not understand the truth about his proposal.

c. The author's proposal is actually extreme and violent, not gentle as the title says.

d. The title shows that the author believes people will accept and understand his proposal.

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Moshe Barrett · Answer 1

The title "A Modest Proposal" tells the reader that the piece is satirical because the author's proposal is actually extreme and violent, not gentle as the title says. The correct answer of the question would be option C. When we say satirical, this means that it has the intention of criticizing in a humorous way.