An Introduction to Satire: A Modest Proposal Quiz

Who is the author of 'A Modest Proposal'?

• Jonathan Swift

• Mark Twain

• Kellie McGann

• George Orwell

What is the main topic of 'A Modest Proposal'?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The famine in Ireland

What solution does Swift ironically propose in 'A Modest Proposal'?

• Starting a war

• Importing food from England

• Growing more potatoes

• Selling babies as food

What literary device is primarily used in 'A Modest Proposal'?

• Satire

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

What tone does Swift use in 'A Modest Proposal'?

• Serious

• Humorous

• Melancholic

• Joyful

What is the purpose of satire according to the text?

• To provide factual information

• To create suspense

• To entertain the audience

• To expose and criticize stupidity or vices

What reaction did the students have when they first read 'A Modest Proposal'?

• Indifference

• Fear

• Joy

• Confusion

What is irony as described in the text?

• Saying one thing while meaning another

• A type of poem

• A musical term

• A historical event

What is one of the techniques to write great satire mentioned in the text?

• Use a serious tone

• Use complex vocabulary

• Use colorful imagery

• Use short sentences

What is the effect of using a serious tone in satire?

• Creates confusion

• Makes it boring

• Simplifies the message

• Increases humor