Question

Political Cartoons
What are the purposes of a political cartoon? Check all that apply.

to express a political opinion about an event or issue
to use only words to express an opinion
to persuade citizens to adopt a certain belief
to entertain readers by using humor
to accurately represent the facts of an event or issue

Answer 1

- to express a political opinion about an event or issue — Yes
- to persuade citizens to adopt a certain belief — Yes
- to entertain readers by using humor — Yes

Not applicable:
- to use only words to express an opinion — No (they use images, symbols and captions as well)
- to accurately represent the facts of an event or issue — No (they often exaggerate or simplify to make a point)