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A Modest Proposal

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In addition to its social commentary, "A Modest Proposal" is also considered a masterpiece of satire. Swift employs a deadpan and logical tone to present his outrageous proposal, making it all the more shocking and effective. He also uses various rhetorical devices such as hyperbole and irony to emphasize his points and subvert the reader's expectations.

The essay was originally published anonymously and caused a great deal of controversy when it first appeared. Some readers initially took S...