Political cartoon.This cartoon uses hyperbole to comment on the hurricanes that hit North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. in August and September. Hyperbole means a deliberate and obvious exaggeration used for effect. The storms killed many people and caused extensive damage. What comment is the artist making about this year's hurricane season Hurricane season refers to a period in a year when hurricanes usually form. For more information see: Tropical cyclone#Times of formation. For a lists of past seasons, see:
1. What is the image at the bottom of the drawing?-- 2. Label the 10 states that appear in the cartoon, including the one that is only partially visible at the cartoon's top-left corner.-- 3. Describe the use of hyperbole in this cartoon. Is the exaggeration effective? Explain.-- 4. How else might the artist have used hyperbole in this drawing?.-- 5. Explain the artist's attitude toward the areas affected by the hurricanes.-- ANSWERS 1. The swirling cloud represents Hurricane Ivan This article is about the Atlantic hurricane of 2004. For other storms of the same name, see Tropical Storm Ivan (disambiguation). Hurricane Ivan was the strongest hurricane of the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season. , which the artist has clearly labeled. 2. Including Missouri (which is only seen partially), the states are Tennessee, North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. , South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. , Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas. 3. Florida is depicted as a battered and scared figure. The artist misplaces Florida, drawing it as closer to the Carolina coast than it actually is. This intended mistake helps convey the image of Florida as a state fearful of the approaching hurricane and the destruction that might result. 4. Answers will vary. 5. Answers will vary. |
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