1.2 - Cartoons (Political Cartoons, Comic Strips, Webcomics)
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Practice Questions
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Define exaggeration in cartoons.
💡 Hint: Think about how cartoon characters often look.
What is a caricature?
💡 Hint: Consider a funny drawing of a person.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What technique in cartoons highlights specific traits?
💡 Hint: Think about characters with oversized features.
True or False: Captions can change the meaning of an image.
💡 Hint: Consider how captions change your view of a meme.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a political cartoon addressing a current event. Explain the symbolic choices you make.
💡 Hint: Consider current figures and popular images that represent your issues.
Evaluate how effectively irony is used in a selected cartoon you discuss in class.
💡 Hint: Identify two contrasting elements and explain their significance.
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