In this excerpt from Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal", the statement that best describes how irony is used in the excerpt is <em>"Swift states that he is speaking from "the sincerity in (his) heart."</em>
Swift is going to state his "modest proposal". He writes about how Ireland is suffering for being under British rule. How impoverished couples have trouble feeding their children. Mothers and children beg on the streets. To avoid this, Swift suggests in a satirical way that women should sell their children to rich English landowners, so they will serve them as meals. He could not seriously write this from the sincerity of his heart, this is ironical.
Answer:
B, C, and E.
Explanation:
Having pictures of middle school students shows nothing about healthier lunch options, and the same with a comment section. The other three all provide reasons that people should support your viewpoint and are logical and relevant to the topic at hand.
Answer:
D. is my answer
Explanation:
because the coconut is so yummy and healthy
D. the simple and minimalistic lifestyle of country folk
In the excerpt of the <em>An Elegy Written in a </em><em>Country Churchyard </em>presented above, which it shows a praise stage. It praises the simple and the minimalistic lifestyle of the people that comes in contrast with the grandeur of the others.
Answer:
My father constantly hints to upcoming birthday presents.
The zebra was able to escape the chasing lion - this time.
Explanation:
"Allude" often gets confused with "elude", despite their different meanings.
In the first example, a better suitable synonym would be "hint". The word "allude" usually refers to a slight or indirect indication or recommendation. However, it can also mean a reference to something in a more direct manner.
In the second example, a better suitable synonym would be "escape. The word elude refers to avoiding something showing skills, especially in challenging situations, while "escape" emphasizes the act of getting away but not necessarily aid by skill but by chance or without a conscious plan, such as is the case of a zebra getting away from a predator.
