The correct answer is C. The author’s proposal is actually extreme and violent, not gentle as the title says.
Satire, similar to irony, is achieved when you are trying to mock something or someone, usually by exaggerating and writing the opposite of what is expected. So, the title A Modest Proposal is not modest by any means - Swift wrote in this text that poor people should sell their children to rich people as food in order to keep the economy going. You can clearly see how the title is satirical then.
Mr. Carris is afraid and it is shown through direct characterization.
Answer:
1. The author supports his argument, in paragraphs 1 and 2 of "What is an American?" in these ways:
a) They inspire admiration for the rapid development of America.
b) They advocate further exploration of America.
2. Two claims supported by the information in the passage are:
a) Concussions are the deadliest injury on Earth.
b) Diseases like dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's occur only after a head injury.
Explanation:
1. An American is a citizen of the U.S. who values life and acknowledges that life has got the best to offer him or her. He or she therefore strives to achieve more in life than his or her current situation offers. Americans are not satisfied with the status quo. They believe in life, freedom, and opportunity for a better tomorrow. They work to achieve the best.
2. A concussion is a head injury that affects the the brain. It is also described as temporary brain injury, TBI. It is usually characterized by many symptoms, including loss of memory, headache, and fatigue.
Answer:
A. B) Ms. Schwermer has had to deal with criticism from others.
B. A) She decides to stop doing television interviews after a negative experience.
Explanation:
Heidemarie Shwermer is known as the woman who did not use money for more than 16 years. She moved from place to place and long term friends and new acquaintances took her in. She also relied on others for clothes and sometimes for food.
She has however faced criticism for her lifestyle such as when she was being interviewed by an Italian television station. The host was so inquisitive and didn't believe her that she put her hand into Ms. Schwermer's briefcase to confirm that indeed she moved without money.
Ms. Schwermer in response, stopped doing television interviews for a while because she said that she could not handle direct criticism. She therefore stopped interviews because she had to deal with criticism from others.
