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Political Cartoons 10/14/2013

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Political Cartoons

10/14/2013

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Political Cartoon Elements

Caricatures Symbolism

Irony Labeling Sarcasm

The goals of a political cartoon are to influence public opinion and to depict what is currently going on in US government

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Caricatures – exaggerated personal characteristics to make the picture more humorous

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Symbolism is used to clarify the cartoon’s deeper meaning

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Examples of Symbols

• Peace – dove, olive branch, victory sign• United States – Uncle Sam, flag, stars and

stripes, shield, Columbia• Democrats – donkey• Republicans – elephant• Death – vulture, skeleton with shroud, skull

and crossbones, grim reaper• Love – heart, Cupid, Venus• Money – dollar bill or dollar sign

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Irony – the difference between the way things are and the way they should be

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Exaggeration - overstating or magnifying a problem

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What’s exaggerated?

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Labeling is used to make it clear exactly what they stand for

Symbol & label

Label

Symbol & Label

Label

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Sarcasm – remarks or pictures that intend to hurt

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How is sarcasm used?

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Whose Who?

Republicans Democrats

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What does this say about what is currently going on in the United States government?

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