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A Modest Proposal

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What is the symbol in a modest proposal by johnathan swift

blop

How do you discover poet's attitude towards a subject in poem

Tone

Swift's diction in a modest proposal creates a tone that is

ironic

What is a common characteristic of a successful speech's structure

Repetition that resembles a chorus of a song

What group is targeted negatively but indirectly by Swift in A modest Proposal

upper-class families of ireland - apex

What is one persuasive strategy that FDR uses in the conclusions of both speeches that he gave after the attack on Pearl Harbor

He encourages the audience by reminding it of the strength and unity of the American people.

Which sentence best summarizes Truman's persuasive strategy in this part of the speech

Truman triggers fear in the audience by suggesting freedom could be lost.

Who was the audience for FDR's Fireside Chat after the attack on Pearl Harbor

the citizens of the united states. APEX

Which statement from FDR's speeches uses parallel structure

We must share together the bad news and the good news, the defeats and the victories — the changing fortunes of war.

What feeling is Truman most likely trying to evoke in the audience

a threatened feeling

What phrase best describes the basis of income tax

Which phrase best describes the basis of seals taxes

Why does Swift use false premises as the basis for his arguments in A Modest Proposal

Swift uses false premises to signal that he is writing a satire, not making a serious proposal.

Based on what is known about Stalin from history, which statement from his speech is the best example of hypocrisy

"We must bear in mind that the enemy is crafty, unscrupulous, experienced in deception and the dissemination of false rumors."

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