No laughing matter

Unpacking Humour - Political Cartoons and Comic strips

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of this comic strip?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To critisise society

• To persuade

Open Ended

Identify this type of cartoon.

Open Ended

Look closely at the two characters in the cartoon. What do you notice about their appearance and expressions? How do these visuals help to convey the message?

Multiple Choice

Why does the robber change his demand from ‘Gimme all your money’ to ‘Gimme all my money’ after finding out the man is a politician?

• The robber wants more money.

• The robber thinks the politician has stolen public money

• The robber realises he’s made a mistake

• The robber is just confused

Word Cloud

Can you identify a humorous technique that has been used in this cartoon?

Multiple Choice

What stereotype is being used in this cartoon, and how does it contribute to the humour?

• The stereotype that politicians are trustworthy and hardworking.

• The stereotype that politicians are corrupt and steal public money.

• The stereotype that robbers are actually politicians in disguise.

• The stereotype that politicians are poor and struggle for money.

What are Political Cartoons?

Open Ended

Justify your answer

Multiple Choice

The cartoon critiques certain groups for their attitudes toward climate change. Which of these groups is most likely being targeted?

• Environmental activists who support climate action

• General public who are unaware of climate issues

• Politicians and people who ignore or downplay climate change

• Scientists who study climate change data

Multiple Choice

Why might this cartoon resonate more with today’s audience?

• It reflects ongoing discussions about how we deal with environmental problems

• It shows how people have ignored environmental issues throughout history.

• The cartoon is meant to entertain without sending a serious message

• It points to problems that no longer exist in the modern world.

Multiple Choice

How might people who are directly affected by climate change (e.g., those living in coastal areas or regions with extreme weather) react to this cartoon?

• They might find it funny but feel frustrated by the inaction it highlights

• They may not understand the message because climate change doesn’t affect them personally.

• They might dismiss it as irrelevant since climate change isn’t a major issue in their region

• They would agree that climate change is not a big concern.