1. “A Modest Proposal” Discussion Qs Why are Americans weird savages? Why does the story keep talking about baby eating? Why do landlords have best title to children? Why is eating babies okay? Did they actually eat any children? What is the article really about? What is the purpose of writing this article?

2. “A Modest Proposal” Discussion Qs Why do we need Satire? Why are we learning this? Why do we read so many weird things in 11 th Grade? Why do we read this in old English?

3. “A Modest Proposal” Discussion Qs Many readers have problems with Satire. Even in our own times, readers have condemned Swift’s essay because they have taken it at face value. Why do you think it is so difficult to read Satire?

4. “A Modest Proposal” Discussion Qs Identify at least three different Satirical Techniques that Swift uses in “A Modest Proposal.”

5. “A Modest Proposal” Discussion Qs What remains uncertain or unclear in most satires?

6. “A Modest Proposal” Discussion Qs Is this an effective Satire? Why or why not?