Political Cartoons Intro and Samples

Political Cartoons

Introduction and Samples

Political Cartoons Explained

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Our turn to analyze Political Cartoons

You will see a cartoon on the right side. On the left side, there will be a question to think about. You will answer the question on the next slide. Let's try it out!

Cartoon #1

• Cartoonists often use exaggeration to make a point. What point is the cartoonist making through exaggeration in Cartoon #1?

Open Ended

Cartoonists often use exaggeration to make a point. What point is the cartoonist making through exaggeration in Cartoon #1?

Answer to Cartoon #1

Republican poll watchers in Philadelphia asserted that Democrat election officials (citing concerns about the coronavirus) made them stand 20 feet away to observe ballot counting, which prevented them from being able to confirm the authenticity of the ballots. The cartoonist is exaggerating the distance the poll watchers are stationed away from the ballot counters.

Cartoon #2

What do you think the main idea of cartoon is?

Multiple Choice

Which one best describes the main idea of cartoon #2?

• Joe Biden is unable to walk on his own

• the media and social media worked with the Democrats to hide/block news on the Hunter Biden scandal in an attempt to help Joe Biden win the race

• Joe Biden wears a mask even though members of the Democratic party, the media and social media refuse to do so

The Correct answer for #2

 b) the media and social media worked with the Democrats to hide/block news on the Hunter Biden scandal in an attempt to help Joe Biden win the race

Cartoon #3

What does the donkey symbolize in Cartoon #3?

What is the cartoonist implying about Democrats?

Multiple Choice

What does the donkey symbolize in Cartoon #3?

• Democrats

• Republicans

Open Ended

What do you think the artist is implying about the Donkey (Democrats)?

Multiple Choice

Tone is the attitude a cartoonist takes towards a subject. Which pair of words best describes the tone of these 3 cartoons?

• light-hearted/humorous

• irrational/delusional

• exasperated/irritated

• resigned/defeated

Cartoon #4

What do you think the artist is trying to exaggerate?

Poll

What do you think the artist is trying to exaggerate?

• Students know how to fool the teacher.

• Teachers know that students are trying to be slick.

Cartoon #5

Editorial cartoonists use humor for various reasons. How does cartoonist Glenn McCoy use humor in this cartoon?

Multiple Choice

Editorial cartoonists use humor for various reasons. How does cartoonist Glenn McCoy use humor in this cartoon?

• a) to illustrate a news item

• b) to take a lighthearted approach to a serious situation

• c) to make light of an issue that aggravates people

• d) use a news item to illustrate an entirely different point

Open Ended

What is one thing that you are thankful for the Thanksgiving?