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What literary device is intended to reveal human follies?
What literary device is intended to reveal human follies?
- Irony (correct)
- Metaphor
- Alliteration
- Simile
Which of the following writers is associated with political satires in the 18th century?
Which of the following writers is associated with political satires in the 18th century?
- Jonathan Swift (correct)
- Jane Austen
- William Wordsworth
- Charles Dickens
Which work is NOT attributed to Jonathan Swift?
Which work is NOT attributed to Jonathan Swift?
- A Tale of a Tub
- The Battle of the Books
- Gulliver's Travels
- The Dunciad (correct)
What was the primary focus of satirical works in the literature of the 18th century England?
What was the primary focus of satirical works in the literature of the 18th century England?
What is the main aim of a satirist according to the text?
What is the main aim of a satirist according to the text?
Which literary figure was mentioned as a great scholarly genius but unacknowledged by English society?
Which literary figure was mentioned as a great scholarly genius but unacknowledged by English society?
What caused Swift to turn rebellious against the royalty?
What caused Swift to turn rebellious against the royalty?
In which book did Swift express his grudge for ignoring the rightful claims of deserving individuals?
In which book did Swift express his grudge for ignoring the rightful claims of deserving individuals?
What political party did Swift support?
What political party did Swift support?
Which country did Gulliver visit and thought he was the most powerful person on Earth?
Which country did Gulliver visit and thought he was the most powerful person on Earth?
What effect did Gulliver's visit to Brobdingnag have on him?
What effect did Gulliver's visit to Brobdingnag have on him?
What did Swift highlight through his successive works?
What did Swift highlight through his successive works?
What is the main theme of the text?
What is the main theme of the text?
Why was Jonathan Swift sometimes labeled a cynicist?
Why was Jonathan Swift sometimes labeled a cynicist?
In 'A Tale of A Tub', what aspect does Swift comment on?
In 'A Tale of A Tub', what aspect does Swift comment on?
How did Swift suggest curbing Ireland's growing population in 'The Modest Proposal'?
How did Swift suggest curbing Ireland's growing population in 'The Modest Proposal'?
What is suggested to be Swift's approach to making his voice heard?
What is suggested to be Swift's approach to making his voice heard?
'A Tale of A Tub' by Swift is a commentary on:
'A Tale of A Tub' by Swift is a commentary on:
What is the setting for the battle in Swift's work The Battle of the Books?
What is the setting for the battle in Swift's work The Battle of the Books?
Who are the leaders of the ancients in Swift's satire The Battle of the Books?
Who are the leaders of the ancients in Swift's satire The Battle of the Books?
What is Swift trying to emphasize in The Battle of the Books regarding modern writers?
What is Swift trying to emphasize in The Battle of the Books regarding modern writers?
What type of weapons are used by the models in The Battle of the Books?
What type of weapons are used by the models in The Battle of the Books?
What does Swift critique about the contemporary English writers in his satire?
What does Swift critique about the contemporary English writers in his satire?
What is Swift's main purpose in writing The Battle of the Books?
What is Swift's main purpose in writing The Battle of the Books?
Flashcards
Satire
Satire
A literary device used to expose and criticize human follies and vices, often with the intent of promoting change.
Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift
An 18th-century writer known for his political satires and critiques of English society.
Aim of a Satirist
Aim of a Satirist
To reform society by revealing its flaws and prompting reflection on social and political issues.
Swift's rebellion cause
Swift's rebellion cause
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"Gulliver's Travels"
"Gulliver's Travels"
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Effect of Brobdingnag on Gulliver
Effect of Brobdingnag on Gulliver
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Swift's aim through his works
Swift's aim through his works
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Cynicism
Cynicism
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"A Tale of a Tub"
"A Tale of a Tub"
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"A Modest Proposal"
"A Modest Proposal"
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Swift's approach
Swift's approach
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Setting for "The Battle of the Books"
Setting for "The Battle of the Books"
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Leaders of the ancients
Leaders of the ancients
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Swift's belief in "The Battle of the Books"
Swift's belief in "The Battle of the Books"
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Purpose of "The Battle of the Books"
Purpose of "The Battle of the Books"
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Study Notes
Satire and Jonathan Swift
- Satire is a literary device intended to reveal human follies.
- Jonathan Swift is associated with political satires in the 18th century.
- Swift's primary focus in his satirical works was to critique the social and political issues of 18th century England.
- The main aim of a satirist is to reform society by exposing its vices and follies.
Jonathan Swift's Life and Works
- Swift was a great scholarly genius, but unacknowledged by English society.
- Swift turned rebellious against the royalty due to the injustice and neglect he faced.
- In his book "Gulliver's Travels", Swift expressed his grudge against the royalty for ignoring the rightful claims of deserving individuals.
- Swift supported the Tory party.
Gulliver's Travels
- In "Gulliver's Travels", Swift's protagonist Gulliver visits Lilliput, where he thinks he is the most powerful person on Earth.
- Gulliver's visit to Brobdingnag has a humbling effect on him.
- Through his successive works, Swift highlighted the need for social and political reform.
Themes and Critiques
- The main theme of the text is the use of satire as a tool for social and political critique.
- Jonathan Swift was sometimes labeled a cynicist due to his harsh critiques of society.
- In "A Tale of a Tub", Swift comments on the excesses of the Restoration era.
- In "The Modest Proposal", Swift suggests curbing Ireland's growing population by eating children.
- Swift's approach to making his voice heard is through satire and irony.
The Battle of the Books
- The setting for the battle in Swift's work "The Battle of the Books" is a library.
- The leaders of the ancients in Swift's satire are Aristotle, Homer, and Virgil.
- Swift emphasizes the importance of classical knowledge over modern writers.
- The models in "The Battle of the Books" use books as weapons.
- Swift critiques contemporary English writers for lacking classical knowledge and valorizing modernity.
- Swift's main purpose in writing "The Battle of the Books" is to promote the importance of classical learning.
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