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A Modest Proposal

Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Murmur Say something in a low or soft voice
Repose A state of rest,sleep, or tranquility
Sycamore An American fig tree
Clad Clothed
Sublime Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire
Corporeal Relating to a persons body especially as opposed to their spirit
Roe Fish eggs
Rapture A feeling of intense pleasure or joy
Recompense Compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered from affect made
Prehace By chance;perhaps
Exhortation An address or communication urging someone to do something
Copses A small group of trees
Sarcasm The use of irony to monk or convey contempt
Irony The expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite
Hyperbole Exaggeration not meant to be taken literally
Understatement The presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.
What is the purpose of modern proposal It’s a attempt to show and convince that the living conditions need to be improved
6 benefits of swifts proposal 1. Lessen the amount of papist 2. The poorer tenants would have something 3. Increase in nations stock 4. Breeders would gain money 5. Business and profit in taverns 6. More morage will ensue
Created by: Anm02
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