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

Question

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

The purposes of a political cartoon include:

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

The other options, "to use only words to express an opinion" and "to accurately represent the facts of an event or issue," are not primary purposes of political cartoons. Political cartoons often combine images and words, and they can take creative liberties with facts to emphasize a particular point or satire.