Political Cartoon Assignment

What is Satire? A satire is a work in which an author uses literary devices to point out problems and criticize the people who are causing them. A satire is a work in which an author uses literary devices to point out problems and criticize the people who are causing them.

Common Satirical Devices  Irony: saying the opposite of what one means in order to make a point.  Exaggeration: language that makes something seem greater or more important than it really is.  Understatement: language that makes something seem smaller or less important than it really is.

Where are you, dear satire? Satire is found in many artistic forms of expression, including literature, plays, commentary, and media such as newspapers, magazines, cartoons, television, film, and song lyrics. Satire is found in many artistic forms of expression, including literature, plays, commentary, and media such as newspapers, magazines, cartoons, television, film, and song lyrics.

Satire in Print To follow is a comic depicting satire at the expense of Michael Vick who was accused of housing and funding illegal dog fighting. This comic depicts the jury he will receive. To follow is a comic depicting satire at the expense of Michael Vick who was accused of housing and funding illegal dog fighting. This comic depicts the jury he will receive.

Political Satire

Why is this satire? This is satire because everyone was surprised and disappointed when they learned that Vick was involved in such an atrocious affair. This is satire because everyone was surprised and disappointed when they learned that Vick was involved in such an atrocious affair.

What does this comic accomplish?  Makes fun of Michael Vick  Inspires change in him  Inspires change in people who believe that he is innocent  Discourages other people to engage in such activities  Asks people to not always believe that their favorite heroes are the best people in the world

What were the Jim Crow Laws? The Jim Crow laws were state and local laws in the United States enacted between 1876 and They mandated racial segregation in all public facilities Some examples of Jim Crow laws are the segregation of public schools, public places, and public transportation, and the segregation of restrooms, restaurants, and drinking fountains for whites and blacks. These laws also prevented people of color from being able to register to vote.

Jim Crow Laws This video will help further clarify for you what exactly the Jim Crow laws were:

What is a political cartoon? A political cartoon, is an illustration containing a commentary that usually relates to current events or personalities.

Your Assignment You will create a political cartoon criticizing the Jim Crow Laws. Must be finished by the end of class on Thursday, 4/25, so use your time wisely! Scoring Guide: 30 points Your cartoon includes at least 1 criticism and it must demonstrate you have a clear understanding of Jim Crow laws = 15 points Your cartoon is creative and well-thought out = 5 points You use full sentences and correct grammar = 5 points Your cartoon is colorful= 5 points Total= 30 points