“A Modest Proposal” is without a doubt an argument against the mistreatment of the Irish by their English colonizers. How effective is this argument? Choose one passage from the proposal to exemplify Swift’s technique, and determine whether his approach is effective or ineffective. Briefly explain your position.
Note:There isn’t a “right” answer for this prompt; you can say Swift’s argument is effective or ineffective. However, I’m looking for a concise, yet well-developed rhetorical analysis. You may use the skills you learned in previous composition courses to complete this task.
A good entry is at least 250 words long. Make sure that your entry is well organized, adequately introduced, and well-written. Pay attention to your writing style and grammar, and do not forget to include in-text citations and a works cited entry.