USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Steps to analyzing a political cartoon: 1) Identify the characters, symbols, and objects in the cartoon. 2) Look for clues and details that would give further meaning. 3) Identify the main idea of the cartoon by reading any captions and by putting the message in your own words.

Detailed explanation-2: -Identify five elements of a political cartoon (symbol, exaggeration, irony, labeling, and analogy). Identify the methods and techniques used by the cartoonist to convey a message. Draw on higher-level thinking skills to interpret the elements of a politi-cal cartoon and to understand the cartoonist’s point of view.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most political cartoons include captions with text to explain the scene. Captions can include speech bubbles, headings, and catchphrases used by politicians. Captions help explain what is occurring in the cartoon, who the characters are and can enhance the joke.

Detailed explanation-4: -What was happening when this cartoon was made? Who do you think was the audience for this cartoon? What issue do you think this cartoon is about? What do you think the cartoonist’s opinion on this issue is?