Political Cartoons
Score
Look at the two political cartoons at the bottom of the assignment. What do you see and what do you think the artist is trying to say? Make sure you write your answers in complete sentences.
(15 points)
Cartoon 1
What are the key elements (people, objects, labels, symbols, etc.) in the cartoon? What does each element represent?
What is the cartoon’s message? How does the cartoonist try to persuade the reader?
Do you find the political cartoon persuasive? Why or Why not?
Do you think any groups of people might be offended by the cartoon? What groups might be offended, and why?
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(15 points)
Score
Cartoon 2
What are the key elements (people, objects, labels, symbols, etc.) in the cartoon? What does each element represent?
What is the cartoon’s message? How does the cartoonist try to persuade the reader?
Do you find the political cartoon persuasive? Why or Why not?
Do you think any groups of people might be offended by the cartoon? What groups might be offended, and why?
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Your Score
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Cartoon #1
Cartoon #2