Words like "disturbing" in the first paragraph and "made a difference" in the third paragraph suggest that the writer A. is critical of the sailors. B. sympathizes with the sailors. C. has no opinion about the incident. D. does not choose words very carefully.

Read jonathan swift's essay "a modest proposal." note the six numbered arguments that swift makes midway through the essay. write down your analysis and response to his arguments. as you write your response, keep in mind his central themes and ideas in the essay.