Please help with this below.

Journey 12 Checkpoint

Select a pro

blem that is affecting today

’

s society. In true Jona

than Swift fashion, propose as absurd

satirical solution to this problem that we are facing. Remember, even though Swift

’

s proposition i

s

entirely satirical, he sti

ll uses persuasive strategies. His arguments are logical, emotional, and

ethical

,

just like those of the serious writer. The difference is that

you,

like Swift.

M

ust

make use of irony, as well

as th

ree

of the following satirical devices: juxtaposition,

dramatic, dramatic, irony,

caricature

,

sarcasm,

or hyperb

ole.

Requi

rements:

·

A clear proble

m

·

An outrageous, satirical

solution

·

4

-

5 paragraphs: Introduction, at least 2 body

paragraphs

, conclusion

·

A

clear, impli

ed target of

criticism

·

At least 3 satirical

devices, including irony

·

Be absurd. Be creative.

Task:

You will write a well

-

developed satirical argument, using

various

satirical devices in a way that

indirectly criticizes the target of your criticism

.

1.

Don

’

t begin your introduct

ory paragraph by starting your proposal. Instead, point out a problem

you have noticed.

Appeal to your reader for a need to listen to your prop

osal.

2.

Next, state your outr

ag

eous

proposal in as understated a tone as possible, and explain its

“

logic

”

.

3.

Provide supporting paragraphs that state the advantages of your

proposal and

remember to use

as many satirical devices as you can.

4.

In your conclusion paragraph, ironical

ly dismiss solutions that you

make sound unreasonable,

but are in fact the logical outcomes that you

really

support.

Journey 12 Checkpoint

Select a problem that is affecting today’s society. In true Jonathan Swift fashion, propose as absurd

satirical solution to this problem that we are facing. Remember, even though Swift’s proposition is

entirely satirical, he still uses persuasive strategies. His arguments are logical, emotional, and ethical,

just like those of the serious writer. The difference is that you, like Swift. Must make use of irony, as well

as three of the following satirical devices: juxtaposition, dramatic, dramatic, irony, caricature, sarcasm,

or hyperbole.

Requirements:

 A clear problem

 An outrageous, satirical solution

 4-5 paragraphs: Introduction, at least 2 body paragraphs, conclusion

 A clear, implied target of criticism

 At least 3 satirical devices, including irony

 Be absurd. Be creative.

Task:

You will write a well- developed satirical argument, using various satirical devices in a way that

indirectly criticizes the target of your criticism.

1. Don’t begin your introductory paragraph by starting your proposal. Instead, point out a problem

you have noticed. Appeal to your reader for a need to listen to your proposal.

2. Next, state your outrageous proposal in as understated a tone as possible, and explain its

“logic”.

3. Provide supporting paragraphs that state the advantages of your proposal and remember to use

as many satirical devices as you can.

4. In your conclusion paragraph, ironically dismiss solutions that you make sound unreasonable,

but are in fact the logical outcomes that you really support.