Political Cartoons Terminology

Views and opinions that are prevalent among the general public

• bias
• satire
• public opinion
• visual narrative

An inclination or prejudice towards one person or group in an unfair way

• bias
• labeling
• satire
• negative space

A picture, description or imitation of a person which exaggerates that person’s features or character traits

• symbolism
• gaze
• visual narrative
• caricature

The use of symbols to represent ideas

• allusion
• symbolism
• visual narrative
• composition

Describing someone or something in a word or short phrase

• caption
• labeling
• bias
• diction

A title or explanation that accompanies an image

• caption
• labeling
• bias
• diction

The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

• satire
• bias
• irony
• labeling

When the opposite happens from what is expected in a particular situation

• situational irony
• caricature
• symbol
• satire

current or relevant to current events

• public opinion
• allusion
• topical
• diction

The story line that is suggested through an image

• composition
• visual narrative
• allusion
• caricature