Political Cartoons

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How is symbolism used in political cartoons

-Uncle Sam: USA -Dollar Sign: Wealth -Elephant: Republican -Donkey: Democrats - used object to stand for idea

What are the 5 elements of a political cartoon needed to analyze it?

1. Symbols 2. Exaggeration 3. Irony 4. Captioning & Labeling 5. Analogy

What is analogy?

A comparison between two unlike things that share some characteristics

How does the cartoonist use stereotyping?

An oversimplified judgement of a group of people or objects

What are political cartoons?

Art form that serves as a source of opinion on society

How is analogy used in political cartoons?

By comparing a complex issue or situation with a more familiar one; help readers see in a different light

What is the purpose of any political cartoon?

Express viewpoints on political, economic, and social issues; relates historical events to now

How is exaggeration used in political cartoons?

Facial characteristics and clothing are some of the most commonly exaggerated characteristics

How are captions and labeling used in political cartoons?

Help reader understand the message if writer's symbols weren't clear

How does a cartoonist use caricatures in his/her political cartoons?

Overemphasis of one's physical features

What is exaggeration?

Overstating OR magnifying a problem, physical feature, or habit

What is the definition of a political cartoon?

Relates to political decision, events, ideas; makes people see different perspectives; express freedom of speech

How is irony used in political cartoons?

Saying the opposite of what was really meant

What is irony?

The difference between the way things are and the way things should be OR the way things are expected to be

How does a cartoonist use satire?

The portrayal of a wrongdoing so that it becomes the object of ridicule

What are captioning and labeling?

Used for clarity & emphasis

What does symbolism mean?

Using an object to stand for an idea; objects, places, groups of people, beliefs, character traits, or ideas


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