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“A modest proposal”

“A modest proposal”. SATIRE:. The use of irony, sarcasm, or ridicule in order to expose, denounce, or deride vices and follies of society/people. . Satirical Devices. Understatement : When a speaker makes a serious problem seem inconsequential and unimportant. (for the sake of sarcasm)

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“A modest proposal”

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  1. “A modest proposal”

  2. SATIRE: • The use of irony, sarcasm, or ridicule in order to expose, denounce, or deride vices and follies of society/people.

  3. Satirical Devices • Understatement: When a speaker makes a serious problem seem inconsequential and unimportant. (for the sake of sarcasm) • Overstatement: When a speaker makes a minor problem seem critical and very serious. • Hyperbole: Over-exaggerated speech for the sake of making a point. A vividly gross distortion of the truth.

  4. Rhetorical Appeals… • Ethos: Appeals to a person’s ethical side- moral values, patriotism/nationalism and pride, etc. • Pathos: Emotional appeals to gain sympathy or incite emotions (anger, fear, etc.) in the audience. • Logos: Logical arguments, facts, and examples.

  5. Problems Plaguing Society: B2 • Job scarcity

  6. Problems Plaguing Society: • Cont…

  7. Problems Plaguing Society: B5

  8. Problems Plaguing Society:

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