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Analyzing Satire in Editorial Cartoons — Quiz Answers

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Study the cartoon Creating Entitlement Minded Winners by Ed Wilson. Open image in full-screen view How does exaggeration create irony in this cartoon?

A
The colored shirts create irony because the reader does not expect color in the cartoon.
B
The large font size of “wow” creates irony because the reader does not expect anyone to be impressed.
C
The oversized trophies create irony because readers expect that they are for winning, not participation.
D
The large speech balloons create irony because readers expect the son to be an accomplished athlete.
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Study the editorial cartoon Total Eclipse 2017 by Nate Beeler. Open image in full-screen view What is the purpose of this editorial cartoon?

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to show that technology prevents people from directly experiencing major events
B
to show that today's kids are interested in learning about astronomical events
C
to show how small computers have become with advances in technology
D
to show that children often do not realize what is going on around them
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Study the editorial cartoon Join, or Die, created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754. Open image in full-screen view What does the symbol of the divided snake most likely represent?

A
the American colonies’ cooperation with one another
B
the weakness of American colonies when they operate separately
C
Benjamin Franklin's personal opinion of snakes and other predators
D
the need of American colonies to rid themselves of predators
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Study the cartoon Our Carbon Footprint by Signe Wilkinson. Open image in full-screen view Copyright by Signe Wilkinson How does exaggeration create meaning in this cartoon?

A
The enormous footprint shows the extensive damage of the oil spill to the environment.
B
Many of the animals in the cartoon are covered in oil, showing the extent of the oil spill.
C
The water is bright, showing that our effect on the environment is not as bad as seems.
D
The small flamingo and fish show the insignificance of wildlife.
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Study the editorial cartoon Join, or Die by Benjamin Franklin. Open image in full-screen view How does Benjamin Franklin use an analogy to express his viewpoint in this cartoon?

A
He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because he believes the colonies will be ineffective unless they work together.
B
He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because snakes can be poisonous and should be prevented from spreading.
C
He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because they are treacherous and will never be able to help each other.
D
He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because it uses a biblical allusion that most of his readers will be familiar with.
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Study the cartoon Modern Window Shopping by Nate Beeler. Open image in full-screen view What meaning is revealed through the use of an analogy in this cartoon?

A
Consumers are always looking for better technology.
B
Consumers are trading retail store shopping for online shopping.
C
Consumers get their news online, not from newspapers.
D
Consumers have an increasing desire to acquire new things.
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Study the cartoon Modern Window Shopping by Nate Beeler. Open image in full-screen view Which ideas do the people in the cartoon represent? Choose two correct answers.

A
the young age of internet users
B
the shift of retail from storefronts to devices
C
the use of the Internet for everything
D
the change from business to casual wear
E
the benefits of shopping online
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Study the editorial cartoon Participation in Youth Sports Down by Dan Landgren Jr. Open image in full-screen view © Don Landgren – USA TODAY NETWORK. What evidence supports the cartoonist’s perspective about declining participation in little league? Choose two correct answers.

A
the title of the cartoon at the top
B
the size of the bat held by the boy on the left
C
the response of the boy on the right
D
the uniform worn by the boy on the left
E
the bright colors used in the cartoon
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Study the editorial cartoon by John Branch. Open image in full-screen view What is the cartoonist's purpose in this cartoon?

A
to tell readers that they should be happy about fall and not annoyed by it
B
to convince readers that leaves are just as annoying as plastic bags
C
to show readers what type of weather they can expect to experience in autumn
D
to persuade readers that plastic bags negatively affect people and the environment
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Study the editorial cartoon by John R. Rose. Open image in full-screen view What evidence supports the cartoonist’s perspective about expectations for children?

A
the long list of activities the child gives
B
the books the children are carrying
C
the message on the blackboard
D
the happy expression on the child’s face

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