Question

Which best describes swift’s purpose for writing "a modest proposal"?

Answer 1

Answer:

C.to draw attention to extreme poverty in Ireland and encourage reform

Explanation:

The purpose of Swift's satirical essay is to call attention to the problems that were being experienced by the people of Ireland. He wanted the English (who ruled Ireland) to realize what they were doing and to put in place reforms that would solve the problems they had helped to cause.

Answer 2

He wanted to feel everything that was going on in the story