Question

The author is using satire in this excerpt to emphasize the utter absurdity of his plan. necessity for warm winter clothing. ways that people are cruel to children. various benefits of his plan.

Answer 1

Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."

Those who are more thrifty (as I must confess the times require) may flea the carcass; the skin of which, artificially dressed, will make admirable gloves for ladies, and summer boots for fine gentlemen.

The author is using satire in this excerpt to emphasize the

A. utter absurdity of his plan.

B. necessity for warm winter clothing.

C. ways that people are cruel to children.

D. various benefits of his plan.

Answer:

A. utter absurdity of his plan.

Explanation:

From the book"A Modest Proposal", the writer is using satire to show how utterly absurd the idea of selling of one's children to be eaten as a solution to the extreme hunger in Ireland.

The author uses satire to show how absurd it is to sell off one's children because of poverty.