Political Cartoons 9/26/2017

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4 Political Cartoons 9/26/2017

5 Cartoon Analysis Political Cartoons are a source of information to understand public opinion towards current events. The cartoonist uses persuasive techniques to portray their thoughts.

6 Primary Source Political Cartoons are a primary source Primary Source: source of evidence (the RAW materials) Example : video of an event. offer intriguing and entertaining insights into the public mood attitudes toward key events or trends of the times.

7 Five Techniques of a political cartoonist Symbolism Exaggeration Labeling Analogy Irony

8 Symbolism In the West, the swastika since the 1930s has been associated with the Nazi s in Germany The swastika is an ancient religious icon used in the Indian Continent pertaining to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.

9 Exaggeration Something that is better or worse than it really is

10 Labeling Assign to a category, especially inaccurately or restrictively All Trump supports are racists.

11 Irony Expressing meaning by using language that usually means the opposite (typically to create humor or empathy)

12 Once you ve identified the persuasive techniques that the cartoonist used, ask yourself these questions: 1. What issue is this political cartoon about? 2. What do you think is the cartoonist s opinion on this issue? 3. What other opinion can you imagine another person having on this issue? 4. Did you find this cartoon persuasive? Why or why not?

13 Analogy A comparison between two things, to further explain or clarify

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26 Your Task Make a political cartoon about one of the following themes Citizenship Immigration Foreign policy On the back, Identify which persuasive technique you used At least two.

27 Issue/Background st Persuasive Technique 2nd Persuasive Technique Humor Argument Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the issue or problem posed and makes connections to prior knowledge Fully understands all symbols or designs that stand for some other thing, person, or idea Fully understands exaggerated features and distortions and is able to point out stereotypes and simplistic views of groups used to help the cartoonist make a point Fully understands the irony or humor expressed in the cartoon and is able to distinguish the differences between the two Fully understands the point of view and argument of the cartoonist Demonstrates a reasonable understanding of the problem or issue posed and makes connections to prior knowledge Understands most of the symbols or designs that stand for some other thing, person, or idea Has reasonable understanding of exaggerated features and distortions and is able to point out stereotypes and simplistic views of groups used to help the cartoonist make a point Has some understanding of the irony and humor in the cartoon Has reasonable understanding of the point of view and argument of the cartoonist Demonstrates some understanding of the problem or issue posed with limited connections to prior knowledge Understands a few of the symbols or designs that stand for some other thing, person, or idea Has some understanding of exaggerated features and distortions and is able to point out some stereotypes and simplistic views of groups used to help the cartoonist make a point Has limited understanding of the irony or humor in the cartoon Has some understanding of the point of view and argument of the cartoonist Demonstrates little to no understanding of the issue or problem posed. Demonstrates little to no understanding of the symbols or designs that stand for some other thing, person, or idea Demonstrates little to no understanding of exaggerated features and distortions or stereotypes and simplistic views of groups used to help the cartoonist make a point Demonstrates little to no understanding of the irony or humor in the cartoon Demonstrates little to no understanding of the point of view and argument of the cartoonist Blank or incoherent response Blank or incoherent response Blank or incoherent response Blank or incoherent response Blank or incoherent response