Read this excerpt from "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift: I can think of no one objection, that will possibly be raised against this proposal, unless it should be urged, that the number of people will be thereby much lessened in the kingdom. This I freely own, and 'twas indeed one principal design in offering it to the world. How does this excerpt contribute to the argument's impact?

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Dexter Levy

11 April, 17:57

Read this excerpt from "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift: I can think of no one objection, that will possibly be raised against this proposal, unless it should be urged, that the number of people will be thereby much lessened in the kingdom. This I freely own, and 'twas indeed one principal design in offering it to the world. How does this excerpt contribute to the argument's impact?

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Maggie Simmons · Answer 1

The Excerpt clearly begins with consideration of other's views on his proposal. As debater one must not only establish one's own view but counter those of others and consider them as well in their argument. Swift has made his argument; now he's addressing possible responses.