1. Is the comic saying Republicans ruined congress while thinking it was right? (Meaning
2. Am I correct in thinking this was a reference to the man knocking down the boulder statues, making the republicans look as stupid as the guy who pushed the rock formations over. (Use of techniques)
3. Am I correct in saying the man arresting the republican elephant has voter on his arm showing that voters are more and more taking the side of the democrats? (Meaning)
4.The capitol building was toppled, to symbolize republican's being the source of problems for congress, correct? (meaning)
5. He says "we're heroes!" to show how the republicans believe their fixing things, correct? (meaning
2.Review the following guide to analyzing political cartoons: http://w
Post a summary of the steps from this site to your blog.
First, find what sticks out the most. Then, ask yourself what their doing, to whom their speaking, ect. Next, think of who the comic is intended to reach. After that, find out the context of the cartoon. Once you know the context, look for symbols that are easy to recognize. Finally, Try to find the humor the artist put into the comic.
3. Go to the following link: http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/activities/political-cartoon/model.html
Complete the Practice and Test Yourself. Provide an explanation on your blog post about each of the five techniques that political cartoonists use to make their point.
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