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Set 3: Command of Evidence (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: D

PASSAGE

Satire uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize society. Jonathan Swift's *A Modest Proposal* ironically suggests that the Irish poor should sell their children as food to the rich. The absurdity of the proposal highlights the real cruelty of British policies toward Ireland.

What is the purpose of Swift's 'absurd' proposal?

A. To genuinely advocate for cannibalism.
B. To use extreme irony to expose the inhumanity of existing policies.
C. To entertain readers without any deeper meaning.
D. To praise British governance of Ireland.✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

The text says 'The absurdity of the proposal highlights the real cruelty of British policies. ' This is irony exposing injustice.

Key Evidence:

• "highlights the real cruelty of British policies"

Why others are wrong: A (It's satire, not a genuine proposal.), C (Satire has social/political 'deeper meaning.'), D (He criticizes, not praises, British policies.).

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