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What is a Political Cartoon?

What is a Political Cartoon?. Modern American political cartoons have been around since the 19 th century As newspapers grew in popularity, so did PCs, promoting social reform People with minimal reading abilities could understand/ relate to topic Communicate popular ideas, often using humor

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What is a Political Cartoon?

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  1. What is a Political Cartoon? • Modern American political cartoons have been around since the 19th century • As newspapers grew in popularity, so did PCs, promoting social reform • People with minimal reading abilities could understand/ relate to topic • Communicate popular ideas, often using humor • Defined as an illustration containing a commentary that usually relates to current events or personalities.

  2. Why are Political Cartoons Important?? • They make people think about political and governmental issues by: • Providing additional Viewpoints • Emphasizing one side of an issue or concern • Utilizing humor/irony in art • The purpose is to draw attention to problems and issues within our political system.

  3. Techniques of the PC Symbolism– Using an object to stand for an idea Caricature- Exaggerating a physical feature Captions/ Labels- Use for clarity and emphasis Irony- The difference between the way things are or how they should be. Exaggeration- Overstating or magnifying a problem

  4. Symbols often seen in PCs Peace: Dove, Olive Branch United States: Uncle Same, Flag, Stars and Stripes Democrats: Donkey Republicans: Elephant Death: Vulture, Skeletons, skull/crossbones, grim reaper Money: Dollar Bills/ Dollar signs Heroes/ Good Guys: Wear White Villains/Bad Guys: Wear Black

  5. Create your Own Small groups will be assigned topics of this time period. Your cartoon must state your opinion of the topic/ person/ time period. Your cartoon must try to convince the audience that you HAVE an opinion

  6. Things you will need: • 1) The ACTUAL Cartoon • 2) A Summary of the issue at hand • 3) A paragraph explaining the cartoon (including symbolism, people, objective of the piece) • 4) Presentation of your piece (Friday) • Keep the Rubric handy so that you know what you MUST have!

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