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PEOPLE List the people in the cartoon. What are they doing? What emotions are represented? |
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OBJECTS List the objects. Are any symbols, that stand for larger concepts or ideas? Describe them. |
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POLITICAL ISSUE State the debatable issue of the day. |
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ARTIST'S TECHNIQUES (e.g. exaggerated physical features, symbols, labels, stereotypes |
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CONTEXT CLUES List dates, names, place etc. |
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HUMOUR TECHNIQUES All cartoons engage in visual humour. Identify other types: e.g. irony, parody, satire, exaggeration, understatement, caricature, pun, labelling, black humour, ambiguity, contradiction, analogy. |
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SUMMARIZE THE BIASED MESSAGE OF THE ARTIST Identify the intention of the artist e.g.: observation, defense, criticism, ridicule, healing |
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AGREE/DISAGREE What side would individuals or groups take? |
RESOURCES
EXCELLENT RESOURCE FROM THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
What makes funny cartoons seriously persuasive? Cartoonists' persuasive techniques do. All cartoonists have access to a collection of tools that help them get their point across. Some of these techniques work "behind the scenes." You might not even notice them unless you know what you are looking for. In this activity, you'll get to take apart real-world cartoons--and learn how to spot the methods behind the message. * About This Activity * Learning Activity(Requires Flash plug-in) * Cartoon Analysis Guide * Learn More About Political Cartoons * Resources for Teachers
