Analyzing Satire in Editorial Cartoons

Question 1

How does the analogy in this cartoon clarify the cartoonist’s meaning?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Comparing something that is part of nature to something that is not shows that plastic bags are a problem.

Question 2

Question 8

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Children are bored because they do not socialize.

Question 3

Question 9

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to persuade children to socialize more often

Question 4

What evidence best supports the perspective that modern children are bored due to a lack of socializing?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the boy having a remote control in his hand and missing his friends

Question 5

The purpose of this cartoon is to mock reporters who expose themselves to dangerous storms. What makes this cartoon effective? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

humorous irony; a clear subject matter; an exaggerated situation; an easily understood perspective

Analyzing Satire in Editorial Cartoons Answers