Question

how does swift use verbal irony in the title \a modest proposal\?
swift does not actually ask anyone to marry him in his essay.
modest means \moderate\ or \limited in scale,\ but swifts idea is actually very extreme.
swift does not offer any real solutions in his satire.
the essays title is very short, but the essay explores significant ideas.

Explanation:

Verbal irony occurs when words are used in a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning. In the title "A Modest Proposal", "modest" typically means "moderate" or "limited in scale". However, Swift's proposal (suggesting that poor Irish families sell their children as food for the wealthy) is extremely extreme. This contrast between the meaning of the word "modest" and the nature of the proposal is an example of verbal irony.

Answer:

"Modest means'moderate' or 'limited in scale,' but Swift's idea is actually very extreme."