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“A Modest Proposal” Writing Project Assignment: Write your own “modest proposal” in which you present a problem, the proposal, and the benefits of your proposal. This will take the form of a pamphlet. Make sure to use methods of satire: such as hyperbole, understatement, irony, incongruity, and fantasy. Remember, this proposal is supposed to be satirical and outrageous, but is should be based in facts and statistics about the problem. Requirements: ____ A specific issue is being satirized ____ At least two methods of satire are used ____ The pamphlet is 2 pages in length ____ Appeals are used to lend credibility ____ Statistics and facts are included to lend credibility ____ Real solutions are offered ____ The pamphlet is neatly organized and constructed ____ The pamphlet has been edited to correct errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and sentence structure Some ideas for a “modest proposal” teenage pregnancy death penalty steroids drug addiction drunk driving road rage weapons in school insolent students rude behavior gang violence censorship eating disorders poverty starvation homelessness immigration traffic development gas prices war underage drinking obesity older population harassment illegal downloads hate crimes media influence credit card debt global warming identity theft Aids cancer Answer the following questions to help you focus your ideas and get you started on the written portion of the project. Your problem is: _______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Your solution is: ________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Your real solutions are: __________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
