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Political Cartoons
Political cartoons illustrate some aspect of a political issue, often in
simplified terms. Yet often a picture can be very effective in dramatizing an
issue one device commonly used in political cartoons is caricature, in which
physical features of a person in the news are exaggerated.
Task 1: find a political cartoon in a recent newspaper. Answer
these questions.
1. Who or what is pictured in the cartoon?
2. What is the language in the cartoon? Is there a caption on the
cartoon? Are there words spoken by the characters? How do the
words help you to understand the cartoon?
3. What is the issue presented in the cartoon?
4. What position on the issue does the cartoonist take?
5. Is the cartoon humorous? Satirical? Explain your answer.
6. Did you find the cartoon hard to understand? If so, what information
about current events do you need to understand the cartoon?
III. Analyzing Business Articles
The business section of a newspaper contains information that affects
people’s economic lives. Individuals with money to invest can find information
and advice that will help them earn money on investments in stocks, bonds or
real estate. Everyone can find information about employment trends and
developing career areas. Since we live in a global economy, economic events in
other countries that can affect business where you live are reported.
Topics of Business Articles
You will find a variety of articles in the business section, including:
• Articles reporting the financial situation of companies, whether they are
running at a profit or at a loss
• Articles reporting new products and technology developed or being
developed by business, and how these might affect the business
• Information on whether currencies, such as the dollar, are going up or down
in value
• Articles on how political policies and elections are affecting business, etc.
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