Jonathan Swift Rhetorical Devices

Swift uses rhetorical devices to convey his message about the horrendous conditions in Ireland, the desperate need for change, and to propose his masterplan to rid the nation of British rule and cultural presence.

Swift uses exaggeration constantly throughout the passage to blatantly show the increasing flaws with plans poorly crafted by others and to unveil his idea to glorify the nation into his vision while removing British dominance and cultural existence within the nation’s boundaries. Swift states in the passage, “and I believe no Gentlemen would repine to give Ten Shillings for the carcass of a good fat child, which, as I have said will make four Dishes of excellent Nutritive Meat.” Swift uses this statement to show how desperate the