Literary Devices in Political Cartoons

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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
Dinika Jindal
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a political cartoon use literary devices to engage Kabir, Keisha, and Kaaver and influence public opinion?
To use symbolism and metaphor to convey a message
To employ irony and satire to critique political figures
To utilize caricature and exaggeration to make a point
To incorporate humor and wit to engage readers
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most common type of literary device used in political cartoons to convey messages, according to Ranveer, Anmol and Kritvi?
Irony
Metaphor
Symbolism
Hyperbole
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using symbolism in a political cartoon, according to Daiwik, Priyana and Namgay?
To make the cartoon more engaging for readers
To create a sense of fun
To add depth to the cartoon
To visually represent an idea or concept
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What's the scoop on the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A metaphor is a literary device often used in everyday conversations to convey a deeper meaning by giving human qualities to an animal or object
A metaphor is a literary device often used in everyday conversations to compare two unlike things without using the words "like" or "as"
A simile is a literary device often used in everyday conversations to compare two unlike things using the words "like" or "as"
A simile is a literary device often used in everyday conversations to use exaggeration
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using irony in a political cartoon, according to Kavish, Vriti and Vaishnavi?
To make a point about a political issue
To create a sense of humor
To show the hypocrisy of a political figure
All of the above
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What's the real deal between hyperbole and understatement?
Hyperbole is like Prisha's stories - exaggerated!
Understatement is like Krish's reactions - downplayed!
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses irony
Understatement is a figure of speech that uses sarcasm
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using hyperbole in a political cartoon, according to Shiney, Hrehaan and Ananya Bajoria?
To make a political statement
To create a sense of humor
To emphasize a point
All of the above
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