In what way does a modest proposal fit the definition of satire

The Modest Proposal criticizes the way in which the British see the Irish. Especially, how they see the poorest citizens.

Explanation: a satire is defined as a way of criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way. It is commonly used to express a political point of view. In the case of The Modest Proposal, the writer uses the satire of poor people from Ireland selling their children in order to show how British people believe Irish are less important.

It presents an argument for treating children like livestock, which the reader isn't meant to take seriously

Explanation:

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(you didn't attach a copy of the poem, but i'm answering as best as i can)

since a simile compares two unlike things using like or as, it kind of gives an item the ability to do something it can't.

example: "the player was like a tiger on the field"

in this sentence, the simile conveys the idea that the player was fast and strong, like a tiger.