When swift the satirist writes, "i profess, in the sincerity of my heart, that i have not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work," which rhetorical technique is he most clearly using

Hyperbole

Explanation:

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that employs exaggeration as a rhetorical device. Hyperbole is mostly used in order to evoke strong feelings or create lasting impressions. More importantly, hyperbole is not meant to be taken seriously. In this case, Swift is using hyperbole when he emphasizes the fact that he has no personal interest in promoting the work.

the narrator closes the lantern tightly so the old man is

not awakened by the bright light

explanation:

the answer would be yes because the basket is full.