Question

in the above passage from \a modest proposal,\ swift seems to reference the english idea that the irish are _______________.

○ philanthropists
○ catholics
○ burdens on society
○ honest to a fault

Explanation:

In "A Modest Proposal," Swift uses satire to comment on the English view of the Irish as a burden on society. The proposal to sell Irish children as food is a hyper - bolic way of highlighting the perceived uselessness of the Irish by the English. It is not about the Irish being philanthropists, Catholics, or overly honest.

Answer:

C. burdens on society