CARTOON - READING

What is a cartoon?

• A single drawing or series of drawings that makes a point or tells a joke or

  story.

• A painting that is not realistic.

• A drawing that is used to illustrate a book or magazine.

• A drawing that is used to make a political statement.

What is a cartoon primarily used for?

• Selling products

• Teaching history

• Creating a fine art

• Communicating ideas and stories

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of cartooning?

• Informing

• Exaggerating

• Entertaining

• Provoking thought

What artistic techniques do cartoonists use to create humorous images?

• Realism and accuracy

• Complexity and intricacy

• Exaggeration and simplification

• Emphasis on fine details

When did cartoons become a popular form of mass communication?

• Ancient Egyptian times

• 19th century

• Middle Ages

• 20th century

Where can cartoons be found in modern culture?

• Only in art galleries

• On television shows exclusively

• In newspapers, magazines, books, TV, and internet

• Solely in history textbooks