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How to Read a Political Cartoon
Political cartoons convey an opinion about a topic
They are a type of persuasive communication
Most political cartoons use humour for serious purposes: to make points about public figures, government decisions, or news events
What symbols does the cartoon use?Cartoons use symbols, such as
carefully chosen objects and people. To stand for ideas
What situation does the cartoon show?Cartoons set up situations and
exaggerate aspects of events to make points about issues
What’s the messageThe message of the cartoon is
the main idea or point the artist is communicating about an issue
Creating Political CartoonsCartoons should use wit and
humour through exaggeration of people or events, but not just for comic effect
They should have a foundation in truth and be based on facts
Cartoons can be hand-drawn or electronically designed
Creating Political CartoonsPeople are designed as
caricatures where human features are exaggerated. People can also be depicted as animals
Creating Political CartoonsInclude symbols to help illustrate
your theme. For example, uncle Sam = USA
Creating Political CartoonsColour, shading and size of
objects can be used to emphasize a particular point
Include speech balloons, labels or captions to help communicate your ideas
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