With: Mr. Robison

Introducing Techniques:
Symbolism

Exaggeration
» Exaggerate : represent (something) as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is.
» Example: The fish I caught was this big.

Exaggeration of an
Editorial Cartoon

Hmm ?!?!
» What does this cartoon exaggerate?
» What does the cartoon imply is most people’s reason for not recycling?
» How does exaggeration reinforce the message of the cartoon?

Caricature

So… Nixon…
» Compare the caricature of President
Nixon to his Photograph. What physical characteristics has the cartoonist exaggerated?
» What is the effect of these changes?

Analogies:
» The Internet is like a highway.
» An easy task is like child’s play.
» A crowded rock concert is like a zoo.

Analyzing an Editorial Cartoon

YOUR TURN!!!!!
» Guide to Analyzing an Editorial
Cartoon.
» Get cartoon from Mr. R.
» Then: Comparing Cartoonists
1.
http://www.cagle.com/politicalcartoons
/
2. Pictures - Choose a cartoonist
3. Answer the questions 1-5