Politocal Cartoons – Flashcards
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Cartoon by Andy Singer, courtesy of politicalcartoons.com What is the cartoonist commenting on in this political cartoon?
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energy conservation
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Cartoon by Andy Singer, courtesy of politicalcartoons.com Which image in the political cartoon most represents a stereotype?
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the Jewish man
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Image by Leo Fed This image is an example of __________.
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visual metaphor
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Cartoon by Peter Broelman, courtesy of politicalcartoons.com Identify the irony in this political cartoon.
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The man returns to Facebook even though he "quits."
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Cartoon by Peter Broelman, courtesy of politicalcartoons.com Which statement matches the overall message of the political cartoon best?
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Many people are obsessed with Facebook.
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Cartoon by RJ Matson, courtesy of politicalcartoons.com Which stereotype does Bart Simpson represent?
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a mischievous student
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Which of the following is not an example of irony?
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calling a small lap dog "Tiny"
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Cartoon by RJ Matson, courtesy of politicalcartoons.com Which overall message does this political cartoon convey?
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State budgets should contribute more toward education spending.
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"What would 'honest Abe' think of politics today?" Cartoon by Pearson Scott Foresman Why are Abraham Lincoln's features exaggerated in this cartoon?
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to enhance the cartoon's comment or message
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Cartoon by Adam Zyglis, courtesy of politicalcartoons.com Who is the intended audience for this political cartoon?
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a younger generation who could make a difference in climate change
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What is not a key feature of a political cartoon?
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alliteration
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Cartoon by Adam Zyglis, courtesy of politicalcartoons.com Identify a tool that the cartoonist uses to persuade the audience.
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symbolism
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Which statement is false?
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Political cartoons appear only in newspapers
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Which phrase defines "parody" best
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a work intended to imitate characteristics or style for comic effect
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Cartoon by Adam Zyglis, courtesy of politicalcartoons.com Which statement best descibes the overall message conveyed in this political cartoon?
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The future effects of global climate change could be devastating if we do not address it
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Which phrase defines "satire" best?
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wit, irony, and/or sarcasm used to discredit or expose human vice
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Political cartoons are also called __________.
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editorial cartoons
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Cartoon by Andy Singer, courtesy of politicalcartoons.com Which statement describes best the overall message in this political cartoon?
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Be cautious of companies that make statements about being environmentally friendly.
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Which statement about stereotypes is false?
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Stereotypes are based on facts and statistics.
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Cartoon by Cesar Mascarenhas The image is an example of __________.
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caricature
