Question

15what is the meaning of expedient as used in the following line: \but in order to justify my friend, he confessed that this expedient was put into his head by the famous psalmanazar\?
advantage
solution
method
problem
16what is swift’s main purpose in his essay \a modest proposal\?
he wants people to consider his plan as a solution to poverty.
he wants to force the government of ireland and england to help the poor of ireland.
he wants to demonstrate his skill in the new form of satire.
he wants to encourage the poor to improve their living conditions.

Explanation:

For question 15:

• "Expedient" in this context refers to a means or way (a method) that was thought of.

For question 16:

• Swift's "A Modest Proposal" is a satirical work. He uses extreme and absurd suggestions (like eating children) to shock people into seeing the real issues of poverty and the lack of action by the government. His main purpose is to force the government (Ireland and England) to take notice and help the poor of Ireland.

Answer:

1. C. Method
2. B. He wants to force the government of Ireland and England to help the poor of Ireland.