Vocabulary & Terms for A Modest Proposal Word Animosities **ASSIGNMENT** Circle vocab. words in Text Define Synonyms Of quitting our animosities and factions But with due deference to so excellent a friend plural of animosity; a feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or enmity that tends to display itself in action respectful or courteous regard hostility, opposition, antagonism, hatred esteem, regard, honor … is in the present deplorable state of the kingdom persons of a desponding spirit are in great concern causing or being a subject for regret or disapproval distressing, lamentable, pitiful, sad, sorry disheartened, downhearted, melancholy, blue. Eminent an eminent French physician high in station, rank, or repute; prominent, distinguished Enumerate Many other advantages might be enumerated that this expedient was put into his head Importuning every passenger for alms A Modest Proposal this prodigious number of children in the arms the propagation of swine's flesh to mention separately as if in counting; name one by one; specify, as in a list a means to an end Rudiment Scrupulous they learn the rudiments some scrupulous people might be apt to censure such a practice the elements or first principles of a subject having scruples; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled. Fundamentals, basics, conscientious, cautious, careful Sustenance To beg sustenance for their helpless infants means of sustaining life; nourishment food, livelihood, provision Deference Deplorable Despondent Expedient Importuning Modest Prodigious Propagation feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom to beg for (something) urgently or persistently having regard for decencies of behavior, speech, dress, etc. extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc. multiplication or increase, as by natural reproduction celebrated, renowned, illustrious, outstanding relate, recite, reveal, proclaim, number Device, instrument beseeching, entreating, soliciting. pleading pure, virtuous, simple enormous, immense, huge, gigantic, tremendous Breeding, proliferation, reproduction Literary Terms: Satire: A literary technique used to ridicule ideas, customs, behaviors, or institutions for the purpose of improving society. Satire uses exaggeration to force readers to see something in a more critical light. Example: Saturday Night Live Diminution: Reduces the size of something in order that it may be made to appear ridiculous or in order to be examined closely and have its faults seen close up; Example: “beggars” and then “breeders” are used instead of parents. Exaggeration: To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen. Example: Time is the best teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students Parody : To imitate the techniques and/or style of some person, place, or thing. Example: Scary Movie, Austin Powers, Young Frankenstein Verbal Irony: occurs when what is said is not exactly what is meant. Example: when someone says “Nice day, isn’t it?” during a rainstorm Sarcasm: mocking, contemptuous, or ironic language intended to convey scorn or insult. Example: If I throw a stick, will you leave? Black humor: comedy mingled with horror or a sense of the morbid. Examples: Raising Arizona, Bad Santa, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Elements of Classical Argument: I. PROBLEM: A clearly-defined problem II. SOLUTION: A proposal to solve the problem III. ARGUMENT: A convincing argument supported by facts, examples, and opinions of recognized authorities IV. REBUTTAL: Recognition of opposing viewpoints - anticipating objections and allaying fears of the opposition V. ADVANTAGES: Comparison of proposed solution to alternatives VI. TONE: A self-controlled tone - rational, specific, avoiding exaggerations, never quarrelsome or antagonistic **ASSIGNMENT** A Modest Proposal follows the structure of a classical argument. As you read find the elements listed above in the text of the essay. Make notations in the margins **ASSIGNMENT** In the chart below describe the problems, solution, and its benefits the persona in “A Modest Proposal” associates with each group listed. Babies Problem: Solution: Benefits: Children Ages 1-12 Problem: Solution: Benefits: Elderly, Maimed, Ill Problem: 1. to identify the elements 2. to identify appeals to ethos (authority or justice) pathos (appeal to emotion) logos (appeal to logic) 3. to identify use of statistics Solution: Benefits: