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Political Cartoons. 10/14/2013. 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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Political Cartoons 10/14/2013
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
Caricatures – exaggerated personal characteristics to make the picture more humorous
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
Irony – the difference between the way things are and the way they should be
Labeling is used to make it clear exactly what they stand for Symbol & label Label Symbol & Label Label
Whose Who? Republicans Democrats
What does this say about what is currently going on in the United States government?