Show Level 1 Visuals Words (not all cartoons include words)
What is the significance of the cartoon?Cartoons are a unique form of journalism which contrast with conventional forms of communication. The images can cast a powerful interpretation on the day's news. They explain and explore stories in manners that articles cannot.
What message or idea do you think the political cartoon is conveying?political cartoon, a drawing (often including caricature) made for the purpose of conveying editorial commentary on politics, politicians, and current events.
What do political cartoons symbolize?Symbolism. Cartoonists use simple objects, or symbols, to stand for larger concepts or ideas. After you identify the symbols in a cartoon, think about what the cartoonist intends each symbol to stand for.
What is the cartoonist trying to point through exaggeration?Exaggeration - Cartoonists will overdo physical characteristics of people or things in order to make a point. Labeling - Objects or people are often labeled by cartoonists to make it clear exactly what they stand for.
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