1. Satirical Analysis - A Modest Proposal
This way, starvation for the poor would not be an issue. ... A great example of an understatement in one of Swift's solutions to reducing starvation of the Irish was to have them cook healthy one year old babies, since they are the most delicious to eat at this age. ... In conclusion, the use of understatement in Swift's solution of reducing starvation furthermore revealed the fact that Swift was only using satire, and that he obviously did not truly mean what he suggested. ...
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