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Study the editorial cartoon by John R. Rose.
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the happy expression on the child’s faceB
the message on the blackboardC
the long list of activities the child givesD
the books the children are carrying2
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Study the cartoon Creating Entitlement Minded Winners by Ed Wilson.
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The large speech balloons create irony because readers expect the son to be an accomplished athlete.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 colored shirts create irony because the reader does not expect color in the cartoon.3
Study the editorial cartoon Recycling? Bah! by Don Landgren Jr.© Don Landgren – USA TODAY NETWORK.
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that we are destroying our planet because we are lazyB
that recycling is too difficult even though it will save the planetC
that landfills are a better way to get rid of our trashD
that people who watch television are not as likely to recycle trash4
Study the editorial cartoon Join, or Die by Benjamin Franklin.
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He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because it uses a biblical allusion that most of his readers will be familiar with.B
He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because they are treacherous and will never be able to help each other.C
He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because he believes the colonies will be ineffective unless they work together.D
He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because snakes can be poisonous and should be prevented from spreading.5
Study the editorial cartoon by John Branch.
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to show readers what type of weather they can expect to experience in autumnB
to persuade readers that plastic bags negatively affect people and the environmentC
to convince readers that leaves are just as annoying as plastic bagsD
to tell readers that they should be happy about fall and not annoyed by it6
Study the editorial cartoon by Ann Telnaes.
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the sign on the fenceB
the size of the cow's signC
the cow holding the signD
the fence holding the cows in7
Which ideas do the people in the cartoon represent? Select two options.
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the use of the Internet for everythingB
the change from business to casual wearC
the young age of internet usersD
the benefits of shopping onlineE
the shift of retail from storefronts to devices8
Study the editorial cartoon by Signe Wilkinson.
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It shows that the cartoonist thinks Supreme Court justices are supposed to rely on their opinions.B
It shows that the cartoonist thinks the students in Ivy League schools are not working hard enough.C
It shows that the cartoonist thinks that many Supreme Court justices have Ivy League educations.D
It shows that the cartoonist thinks that classes in Ivy League colleges are conducted on computers.9
Which details best support the purpose of this editorial cartoon? Select three options.
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the pattern of the woman's outfitB
the "will work for air conditioning" signC
the rat sweating on the sidewalkD
the city buildings and sidewalkE
the comfortable man in the air-conditioned car10
Study the cartoon Our Carbon Footprint by Signe Wilkinson.
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The small flamingo and fish show the insignificance of wildlife.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 enormous footprint shows the extensive damage of the oil spill to the environment.Did you find these answers helpful?
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