Understanding Political Cartoons A Picture Says a Thousand

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Understanding Political Cartoons “A Picture Says a Thousand Words” GAHS Social Studies

Understanding Political Cartoons “A Picture Says a Thousand Words” GAHS Social Studies

Political Cartoon—an illustration containing a commentary usually person relating to a current ______ event

Political Cartoon—an illustration containing a commentary usually person relating to a current ______ event _____or ______ Who is the person? What is the event?

Persuasive Techniques objects to • Symbolism—using simple ______ stand for larger concepts or ideas

Persuasive Techniques objects to • Symbolism—using simple ______ stand for larger concepts or ideas Republicans Democrats American People What are three objects? What does each represent?

Think, Pair, Share 1. Think—Complete your Common Symbols Used in Political Cartoons worksheet on

Think, Pair, Share 1. Think—Complete your Common Symbols Used in Political Cartoons worksheet on your own (5 minutes) 2. Pair—Team-up with a partner and discuss your answers (5 minutes) 3. Share—We will discuss your answers as a class (10 minutes)

physical • Caricature—exaggerating _______ features to illustrate a point or add ____ humor Nose

physical • Caricature—exaggerating _______ features to illustrate a point or add ____ humor Nose & Jaw Richard Nixon Teeth Chin Jimmy Carter John Kerry What feature is exaggerated on each person?

• Labeling—using labels to make the meaning of ____ symbols more clear ____

• Labeling—using labels to make the meaning of ____ symbols more clear ____ Osama bin laden The Poor Auto Industry Banks Who does each person represent? What is the commentary? (Who is better off? )

comparison between • Analogy—a _____ unlike items two ______ What is the illustrator’s commentary

comparison between • Analogy—a _____ unlike items two ______ What is the illustrator’s commentary on the candidates? The 2008 Presidential Race is being compared to a talent contest

message • Irony—when the illustrated ____ meaning are not and the underlying ____ the

message • Irony—when the illustrated ____ meaning are not and the underlying ____ the same What is the illustrated message? What is the underlying meaning?

What is the irony expressed in this cartoon?

What is the irony expressed in this cartoon?

• Satire—using humor to poke fun at habits ____, mistakes _______ abuses or

• Satire—using humor to poke fun at habits ____, mistakes _______ abuses or bad ______, other shortcomings Former Senator John Edwards had an affair that resulted in a child out of wedlock.

o it often includes _____ irony o it can be harsh—“in satire, irony is

o it often includes _____ irony o it can be harsh—“in satire, irony is militant _______”* Mitt Romney did not do well women with _______ voters in 2012. *Northrop Frye, literary critic

Advantages to Political Cartoons statements can be made in • Powerful _____ few or

Advantages to Political Cartoons statements can be made in • Powerful _____ few or ___ no words a small space with ____

• Have a ____ universal appeal

• Have a ____ universal appeal

viewpoints in a unique • Can express _____ manner

viewpoints in a unique • Can express _____ manner

humor to make an impact • Uses _______

humor to make an impact • Uses _______

point without • Can often make a _____ offensive being too _____ Does the

point without • Can often make a _____ offensive being too _____ Does the illustrator believe in Global Warming?

Identifying Symbols & Their Meanings 1. On your own, complete the graphic organizer on

Identifying Symbols & Their Meanings 1. On your own, complete the graphic organizer on the back of your worksheet 2. After you have had time to analyze each cartoon, we will discuss your answers as a class

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Example 1

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Example 3

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