Cartoon Analysis Worksheet

A newspaper publishes a cartoon showing a government official with an extremely long nose while talking about “honesty in public service.” What tool did the cartoonist use to show the message?

• Symbol

• Caricature

• Analogy

• Stereotype

A cartoon of a huge smartphone is pulling a student away from a desk labelled “Studies.” What opinion does the cartoonist want to show?

• Smartphones help students learn better

• Phones distract students from studying

• Students don’t like textbooks

• Technology replaces teachers

A cartoon shows a turtle wearing a shirt labeled “Government Projects” moving very slowly while a rabbit labeled “Public Expectations” waits impatiently. Which cartoon tool is used?

• Analogy

• Humor

• Stereotype

• Symbol

A cartoon shows a man clutching empty pockets labeled “High Prices,” while a store displays a banner “SALE: Everything More Expensive!” This cartoon uses satire mainly because—

• it praises stores for good marketing

• it shows a realistic scene with no humor

• it uses exaggeration to criticize rising prices

• it tells people to buy cheaper products

A cartoon of a classroom shows all students identical, wearing the same clothes, thinking the same thoughts. The teacher says, “Perfect! No one is different here.” What issue is the cartoon criticizing?

• Diversity is improving

• Students need uniforms

• Schools discourage individuality

• Teachers prefer quiet classes

A cartoonist draws a doctor as an angel with wings to represent gratitude for healthcare workers. Which tool is used?

• Stereotype

• Symbol

• Humor

• Caricature

A cartoon shows a broken scale labeled “Justice,” with one side heavier because it is weighed down by money. What message is the cartoonist trying to show?

• Justice is fair to everyone

• Courtrooms are unsafe

• Money influences justice

• Scales are old-fashioned

A cartoon depicts pollution as a giant monster chasing people who are throwing garbage everywhere. Which tool is used to show the problem?

• Analogy

• Humor

• Stereotype

• Caricature

In a school magazine, a cartoon shows two students arguing over a small pencil, while behind them a huge pile of unused school supplies is labeled “Wasted Budget.” What is the cartoon criticizing?

• Students don’t care about pencils

• Teachers don’t give enough supplies

• School funds are misused or wasted

• Students need more homework

A cartoon shows a man labeled “Voter” reading a long list of promises from a politician, while the politician hides a second list behind him labeled “Real Plans.” Which statement best describes the cartoon?

• It shows voters are dishonest

• It criticizes politicians who hide their true intentions

• It praises politicians for having many plans

• It encourages people not to vote