Many of the writers that we have examined in this term make use of various Rhetorical Strategies and Devices to support the main themes of their work. Discuss and analyse how Jonathan Swift uses satire, irony, and other literary devices in order to critique the treatment of the Irish by the English. You must provide an analytical essay that specifically evaluates how Swift makes use of such strategies to support the message he is conveying to the reader. Be sure to offer specific textual support from Swift's essay for your evaluation and analysis of the strengths or weaknesses of his article. NOTE: Do not read this essay literally. Swift's essay is not literally suggesting that we eat children! Be sure to read the essay carefully and be sure to review the lecture slides.

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ANSWER In his renowned work A Modest Proposal Jonathan Swift employs satire irony and other literary devices to critique the mistreatment of the Irish ... View the full answer