Question

Study the editorial cartoon by Signe Wilkinson.

A man sits, sweating on a city sidewalk. A passerby also looks hot and sweaty, and so does a sewer rat nearby. The man holds a sign that reads "Will work for air conditioning."

Which details best support the purpose of this editorial cartoon? Select three options.

the pattern of the woman's outfit
the "will work for air conditioning" sign
the rat sweating on the sidewalk
the city buildings and sidewalk
the comfortable man in the air-conditioned car

Answer 1

Answers:
- the "will work for air conditioning" sign
- the rat sweating on the sidewalk
- the comfortable man in the air-conditioned car

Reason: The sign states the cartoon’s point directly, the sweating rat emphasizes how extreme the heat is, and the air‑conditioned car provides the contrast that highlights inequality/indifference.