Political Cartoons
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
