Analyzing a Political Cartoon

When you are analyzing your political

cartoon you will need to
consider at least 3 of the following:
Describe the mood of the cartoon.
What techniques or devices does the artist
use? Caricature? Symbolism? Ridicule?
Puns? How do you know?
What issue or event does the cartoon deal
with?
Describe the action that is taking place.
What is the purpose of the cartoon? What is
its message? Is it effective?
Who is the intended audience?
Whose viewpoint does it represent?
What groups would agree/disagree with the
cartoon's message? Why?