When swift says that the landlords won't mind eating the children because they have "already devoured" the children's parents, which rhetorical technique is he using? a. metonymy b. understatement c. simile d. sarcasm

D.Sarcasm

Explanation:

Sarcasm denotes a derision or mockery, closely linked to irony, with a biting almost cruel intent, often hurting the sensitivity of the person receiving it

Satire and Sarcasm were two of the most powerful weapons against injustice and injustice. When Ireland suffered a terrible famine that killed tens of thousands of people, and in the face of the indifference of the English Government, it was Jonathan Swift with his famous "Modest Proposal", a violent accusation disguised as sarcasm, which awakened consciences and made the policy of abandonment in relation to the suffering Irish people.

the pronoun reference replaces a noun, but you have to make sure there's no room for confusion.

in the first sentence "her" could be referring to shely or to the sister. the answer there is "shelly called her sister and told her about the new baby."

in the second sentence "it" could be referring to the roof or the floor. the answer there is "since the roof leaks on the family room floor, we need to repair the roof."

the emperor is made to look inferior next to faustus's power.