Which characteristics of satire are evident in "a modest proposal? check all that apply. criticism of society verbal irony multiple points of view humor and ridicule serious language

Criticism of society

verbal irony  

serious language

Explanation:

Satire is the literary device that enables the writer to point out the various serious issues that he wants to complain about though not directly. It rather uses humor and irony in its wordings, and is mainly used to ridicule or even bring attention to the evils or stupidity of people.

Jonathan Swift's famous satire "A Modest Proposal" proposes how the poverty and society of the Irish people can be dealt with. But this proposal also included the selling of children meat to the rich, which is quite horrendous. But with this satirical proposal, Swift intended to criticize the society and the government for not caring about its people. He also uses verbal irony and at times serious language to make his point.

needs an explanation