In what way dose a modest proposal fit in the definition of satire?

"A Modest Proposal" fits the definition of satire by using humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize and point out the flaws of a society. Jonathan Swift uses a proposal to solve a problem by suggesting something outrageous and unacceptable, in this case, proposing that poor Irish families should sell their children as food to the wealthy. Swift's intention is to highlight the indifference and exploitation of the Irish people by the British ruling class.