Question

question 6 of 10
what is one way that swift uses irony in \a modest proposal\?
a. he creates a distinction between what he says and what he really means.
b. he tells the audience his ideas are ridiculous.
c. he mocks the ideas of other pamphlet writers of the day.
d. he allows the reader to come up with his or her own solutions.

Explanation:

Irony involves a contrast between what is said and what is meant. In "A Modest Proposal", Swift presents a seemingly - serious "proposal" to solve poverty in Ireland, but his real intentions are to criticize societal issues. Creating a distinction between what he says and what he really means is a key use of irony.

Answer:

A. He creates a distinction between what he says and what he really means.