Rhetoric is the art of persuasion. It helps a speaker/writer sway an audience in his/her favour. Jonathan Swift uses satire and irony in this work, yes, but the very heart of these two terms are founded on the original (Greek) areas of persuasion. There are three main rhetorical devices used in literature, and these are employed (masterfully) by Swift in his "A Modest Proposal."
Logos -- Does an argument or statement appeal to the audience's capacity for reason, logic, or sensibility? Can you trust the speaker's use of logic?
I.e: Will cannibalism actually benefit the masses or the economy?
Ethos -- Is an argument ethical? Does it adhere to the socially accepted norms or propriety, or decency? Can you trust a speaker's motives?
I.e: Is it better for children to starve to death, or for them to be slaughtered in early life? Which is more acceptable?
Pathos -- Does an argument appeal to you, the speaker? Does it strike a chord with you, does it evoke any emotional response, and how so?
I.e: Can we sleep at night if this "modest" proposal becomes a norm?
As mentioned above, these three devices are always at play with satire and irony; they are the "backbone" of both these terms.
Remember: Irony: when the intended meaning of a statement is OPPOSITE of the words used. This also can be called sarcasm. I.e: "I REALLY like that shirt (not). Or, England is sucking us dry, we might as well beat them at their own game, (Which is the satirical message of "A Modest Proposal." Swift was not literally suggesting cannibalism, but he was using this narrative to illustrate just how England was figuratively consuming all the assets in Ireland).
Some rhetorical devices used in "A Modest Proposal" include satire, humor, irony, hyperbole, and sarcasm. These devices help emphasize the absurdity of the proposals being made by the speaker, revealing the underlying criticism of social and political issues.
Understatement
In "A Modest Proposal," Swift uses rhetorical devices such as satire and irony to persuade the reader to reflect on the harsh reality of poverty and colonization in Ireland. By presenting his outrageous proposal to eat babies as a solution to Ireland's economic struggles, Swift employs shock value to provoke a critical response from the audience and highlight the indifference of the ruling class towards the poor.
Irony. Swift uses irony to highlight the absurdity of his proposal by presenting it as modest and reasonable when it is actually quite extreme and outrageous.
"A Modest Proposal" was written by Jonathan Swift in 1729.
The title of "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift is ironic. The proposal in the essay suggests a drastic and outrageous solution to poverty and famine by advocating for the selling of children as food. The use of "modest" in the title is intended to highlight the absurdity of the proposal.
Understatement
In "A Modest Proposal," Swift uses rhetorical devices such as satire and irony to persuade the reader to reflect on the harsh reality of poverty and colonization in Ireland. By presenting his outrageous proposal to eat babies as a solution to Ireland's economic struggles, Swift employs shock value to provoke a critical response from the audience and highlight the indifference of the ruling class towards the poor.
Irony. Swift uses irony to highlight the absurdity of his proposal by presenting it as modest and reasonable when it is actually quite extreme and outrageous.
"A Modest Proposal" was written by Jonathan Swift in 1729.
A Modest Proposal is best described as a juvenile satire.
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A Modest Video Game Proposal was created in 2005.
Some satirical devices used in A Modest Proposal include exaggeration, irony, and absurdity. Swift employs these devices to highlight the ridiculousness of the suggested solution to poverty, which is the consumption of babies. These devices help Swift convey his criticism of the British government's treatment of the Irish people.
Jonathan Swift wrote "A Modest Proposal" in English.
"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift is a satirical essay.
The cast of A Modest Proposal - 2009 includes: Leah Braun as Abigaille
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